After a $25 million investment to upgrade ticketing machines, the government is preparing to resume fare collection on Tren Urbano and the Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses (AMA) starting in July of this year. The process will roll out in two phases, one for testing and one for public education.
The ride may no longer be free, but the experiences around the train are still worth enjoying. Each station has its own character and nearby spots where you can stop for lunch, a beer or a coffee. Here are some places you can reach on foot, by stop.
Roosevelt – Hato Rey – Sagrado Corazón
Piñero – Domenech
Las Lomas – San Francisco – Centro Médico
Jardines – Torrimar – Martínez Nadal
Bayamón – Sports
More options at each Tren Urbano and AMA stop
📍Bayamón to Río Piedras:
The Tren Urbano station in Bayamón has free parking. From there, you can take Tren Urbano toward Sagrado Corazón and get off at the Río Piedras stop. Once you're in Río Piedras, you can visit any of these spots:
📍Río Piedras to Old San Juan:
After exploring Río Piedras, you can return to Tren Urbano and ride to the Sagrado Corazón station. There you'll find an AMA bus that will take you to Old San Juan. Old San Juan has plenty to offer, and here are some of our favorites.
📍Old San Juan to Bayamón:
If you still feel like exploring, just make your way back on the AMA bus to the Sagrado Corazón station and then ride to the Bayamón station. The town has plenty of its own appeal, and there are several spots to visit.
Combine your train route with the AMA
In addition to Tren Urbano, AMA is also currently offering its service free of charge. You can connect the routes and reach more spots, depending on which train station you arrive at.
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