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Piarco International Airport to Port of Spain — Transport Guide 2026

Port of Spain (POS) is 25 km east of downtown. Uber operates in Trinidad. Airport taxi fixed TTD. TT dollar (TTD) is standard — USD accepted at many tourist places.

POS25 km to cityTTDLatin America
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Last updated: 2026-08

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Cheapest
PTSC bus (~$0.60)
Fastest
Uber (~30 min)

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Uber

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
TTD 200-350 ($30-52)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber operates. Designated ride-share zone at arrivals.

Airport taxi (fixed)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
TTD 350-500 ($52-75)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed rate at booth. Cash preferred.

PTSC bus (limited)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
TTD 4 ($0.60)
Time
60-90 min
Frequency
Every 60 min
PTSC public bus. Runs to City Gate. Slow + no luggage-friendly.

Scam warning

TRINIDAD SAFETY: Downtown Port of Spain is safe by day, less so at night. Uber or hotel-arranged transfer for evening arrivals. Carnival week (Feb-Mar) — book everything 6+ months ahead.

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Port of Spain (POS)

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Piarco International Airport from Port of Spain?
Piarco International Airport (POS) is 25 km from Port of Spain city centre.
What is the cheapest way from POS to Port of Spain?
PTSC bus (~$0.60)
What is the fastest way from POS to Port of Spain?
Uber (~30 min)