Top Transfer Options: Piarco Airport to Port of Spain

From exciting cultural festivals to the breathtaking views of Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain has so much to offer. The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is most well known for its vibrant Carnival and each year, thousands of people gather to enjoy the calypso and Caribbean soca music and marvel at the intricate costumes.

To enjoy Carnival in its birthplace, you have two different ways to cover the distance from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 25 minutes to reach your hotel or apartment in the city centre and will cost around €40 (TTD 300). On the other hand, the PTSC bus will take closer to 40 minutes to reach the city but will cost just €0.50 (TTD 4) one-way.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Port of Spain at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€40	25min	24/7
Bus	€1	40min	05:45–19:05

How to get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain by taxi

Taking a taxi from Piarco Airport to the Port of Spain is a quick, easy and relaxing transfer option. The journey time to the door of your hotel will be a quick 25 minutes and the cost will be around €40 (TTD 300).

How much is a taxi from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

There’s no official set rate for the journey from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain. You will need to agree upon a price with your driver. The average cost will be around €40 (TTD 300) but local drivers may try to overcharge tourists.

For a fair and fixed rate that won’t change, you can book your airport transfers downtown in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€40 (TTD 300)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Piarco Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Piarco Airport?

The taxi rank is located right outside of the main terminal at Piarco Airport. You will see the long line of taxis as you exit the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

The quickest and easiest way to get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain is to take a taxi. Your driver will take you and all your personal belongings directly to the door of your hotel, so you don’t need to worry about navigating the local roads or public transport after getting off a long flight.

Editor’s Note

It is common practice for drivers to pick up additional passengers along the route. For a completely private taxi transfer experience, we suggest booking with a trusted private hire company, such as Welcome Pickups, instead.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver as you get in the taxi.

Tipping your taxi driver in Port of Spain isn't common practice.

You will need to pay for your taxi in cash in the local currency of TTD.

How to get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain by bus

The PTSC run a bus from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain daily from 05:45 to 19:05. The journey time on the bus will be around 40 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket will be €0.50 (TTD 4), making it a great budget transfer option.

How much is the bus from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the bus will be €0.50 (TTD 4). This must be paid to the driver in exact change or from the ticket counters at the airport.

Cost

€0.50 (TTD 4)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 1 hour for the bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The PTSC bus runs from 05:45 to 19:05. Keep in mind there is no service on Public Holidays.

Where do I find the bus at Piarco Airport?

The PTSC bus leaves from Bay 4, which is located right outside of the Arrivals Hall at Piarco Airport.

Convenience

Although a cheap transfer option, taking the bus from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain isn’t the most convenient. The buses are notoriously unreliable, with delayed – and sometimes, cancelled services last minute. Plus, once you reach the city, you will still need to find alternate transport to reach your hotel.

Timetables

PTSC Bus

POS / Piarco Line

Editor’s Note

The frequency of the PTSC buses can change dramatically without notice. If landing at night, it's best to have an alternative transfer planned in case the bus doesn't show up.

Useful Tips

There's luggage storage below the bus for large items.

Tickets can only be purchased in cash; be sure to bring change.

If you purchase your ticket at the airport, be sure to keep your bus ticket with you to show to the driver as you get on the bus.

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How far is it from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

The distance from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain is around 23 km. If you take an airport taxi, it will take around 25 minutes to reach the city, while the bus will take closer to 40 minutes to complete its journey.

How do I get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

There are two different transfer options from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain; taxi or bus. The taxis at Piarco Airport will cost around €40 (TTD 300) and will take 25 minutes to reach the city. On the other hand, the bus will take closer to 40 minutes to reach the Port of Spain centre but will cost just €0.50 (TTD 4) per person.

What's the cost of a taxi from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

There’s no fixed cost for taking a taxi from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain. Your driver will charge you around €40 (TTD 300), but this isn’t set. For a fixed fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain by taxi

How much is a taxi from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

Cost

€40 (TTD 300)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Piarco Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Piarco Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain by bus

How much is the bus from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

Cost

€0.50 (TTD 4)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The PTSC bus runs from 05:45 to 19:05. Keep in mind there is no service on Public Holidays.

Where do I find the bus at Piarco Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

PTSC Bus

POS / Piarco Line

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

How do I get from Piarco Airport to Port of Spain?

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