Ponce to San Juan by bus
San Juan lies 75 km (46 mi) north-east of Ponce, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 91 km (57 mi) of road.
| Ponce | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico |
| Population | 137,491 | 418,140 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Postal codes | 00716–00734 | 00901–00975 |
Where to book buses from Ponce to San Juan
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Staying in San Juan
Our booking partner lists 818 places to stay in San Juan. Of the 552 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (215), and 3 are five-star. Across 175 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 89,214 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Juan from Ponce?
75 km (46 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ponce; by road roughly 91 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ponce to San Juan by bus?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ponce and San Juan?
No, both are on America/Puerto_Rico at the moment.
Where can I stay in San Juan?
Our booking partner lists 818 places to stay in San Juan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.