San Juan to Charlotte Amalie by ferry
Charlotte Amalie lies 125 km (78 mi) east of San Juan, 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.
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| San Juan | Charlotte Amalie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Population | 418,140 | 20,000 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/St_Thomas) |
| Port | Port of San Juan | Charlotte Amalie Harbor |
What changes when you arrive in Charlotte Amalie
Crossing from Puerto Rico into U.S. Virgin Islands: traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-340; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from San Juan to Charlotte Amalie
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Staying in Charlotte Amalie
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Common questions
How far is Charlotte Amalie from San Juan?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, east of San Juan; by road roughly 152 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Juan to Charlotte Amalie 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 San Juan and Charlotte Amalie?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Charlotte Amalie?
The Dollar (USD).
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.