Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan is the Caribbean’s busiest hub, serving the US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (no US passport required for American citizens). Official Taxi Turístico regulated flat rates ($15–$21 USD) and Uber provide fast, affordable airport transfers.
The easiest and fastest option is an official Taxi Turístico ($21.00 USD flat rate + $1/bag) or an Uber ($16–$24 USD), taking 18–25 minutes directly to Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets or the Old San Juan cruise ship piers. Budget travelers with carry-on bags can take the AMA Bus Route T5 for just $0.75 USD.
Isla Verde and Condado are located immediately next to the airport. Taking an Uber ($10–$16 USD) or an official Taxi Turístico ($15.00 USD to Isla Verde / $19.00 USD to Condado) takes just 8–15 minutes directly to beachfront resorts (La Concha, San Juan Marriott, Royal Sonesta).
SJU features five interconnected concourses (Terminals A, B, C, D, E). Terminal A serves JetBlue and international carriers; Terminals B and C handle American, Delta, and United. Baggage claim is located on the lower level.
Official "Taxi Turístico" white cabs operate on mandatory government flat-rate zones: Zone 2 (Isla Verde) is $15 USD, Zone 3 (Condado/Miramar) is $19 USD, and Zone 4 (Old San Juan & cruise piers) is $21 USD (plus $1 per bag and tolls). Obtain a written rate slip from the dispatcher booth.
Official taxi booths outside Terminals A and B operate 24/7 ($1 night surcharge applies between 22:00 and 06:00). Uber operates around the clock from designated pickup zones on the departures level curb.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / Taxi Turístico pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.