Charlotte Amalie to San Juan by ferry
San Juan lies 125 km (78 mi) west of Charlotte Amalie, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 125 km (78 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 47 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Charlotte Amalie | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | U.S. Virgin Islands | Puerto Rico |
| Population | 20,000 | 418,140 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/St_Thomas) | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Port | Charlotte Amalie Harbor | Port of San Juan |
What changes when you arrive in San Juan
Crossing from U.S. Virgin Islands into Puerto Rico: traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-787 and 1-939; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Charlotte Amalie 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.
Book a hotel in San Juan
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Common questions
How far is San Juan from Charlotte Amalie?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, west of Charlotte Amalie; by road roughly 152 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Charlotte Amalie to San Juan by ferry?
About 3 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Charlotte Amalie and San Juan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Juan?
The Dollar (USD).
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.