ROUTE 8 · BETWEEN STATIONS

Route 8 AMA: Martínez Nadal – Piñero Station

Route 8 connects two Urban Train stations by road: Martínez Nadal, in Guaynabo, and Piñero, in Hato Rey. It is a short, direct link between the station with the largest free car park in the system and one of the network’s main interchanges.

Route
M. Nadal ⇄ Piñerovia Ponce de León
Type
Linkbetween stations
Frequency
33 min40-60 min weekends
Days
Mon-Satand holidays · no Sundays
💚 Right now the service is free. Fare collection on AMA buses and the Urban Train has been suspended since March 2024. You do not need to pay or carry a card to ride Route 8.

Route and stops

Route 8 makes a short, direct journey between the two stations, with only six points. This is ATI’s official route in the Martínez Nadal → Piñero direction:

  • Martínez Nadal Station — Urban Train connection
  • Ave. Jesús T. Piñero
  • Ave. Ponce de León
  • Ave. Gándara
  • Ave. Barbosa
  • Piñero Station — Urban Train connection

In the opposite direction, from Piñero to Martínez Nadal, the route runs exactly in reverse, with identical times and frequencies.

Route based on ATI’s official itinerary. Check the official route map or the Transit app for real-time detail.

Schedule and frequency

Route 8 runs Monday to Saturday and public holidays, with the same times in both directions:

Days First trip Last trip Frequency
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. 8:40 p.m. every 33 min
Saturdays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. every 40 min
Holidays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. every 60 min
⚠️ Route 8 does not run on Sundays. Bear in mind too that the Urban Train itself links Martínez Nadal and Piñero directly, every day from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., so for that particular journey the train is usually faster and more reliable.

AMA schedules can change and are not always kept exactly. Check the real arrival time in the official Transit app before leaving.

Fare

Right now travel is free because fare collection is suspended. When ATI restores fares, the price of Route 8 will be:

General fare
$0.75
Student
$0.60
Half fare
$0.35

Payment will be made when boarding, with exact change or with the travel card sold at Urban Train stations. The card allows free transfers between train and bus within a 2-hour window.

Urban Train connection

Route 8 starts and ends at a train station, so it links with the Urban Train at both ends:

  • 🚆Martínez NadalRoutes 19 and 27 also stop there. Free parking, 1,007 spaces
  • 🚆PiñeroRoutes 4, 17, 26, 40 and 41 also stop there

Martínez Nadal has the largest car park in the whole network, with 1,007 free, guarded spaces next to San Patricio Plaza. It is the most popular Park & Ride option if you are driving in from Guaynabo.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Route 8 cost right now?
Nothing. Fare collection on AMA buses and the Urban Train has been suspended since March 2024, so riding Route 8 is free. When collection resumes, the general fare will be $0.75.
Which days does Route 8 run?
Monday to Saturday and public holidays. There is no service on Sundays. On weekdays it runs from 5:30 a.m. to 8:40 p.m., and on Saturdays and holidays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How often does Route 8 run?
Every 33 minutes Monday to Friday, every 40 minutes on Saturdays and every 60 minutes on public holidays.
Route 8 or the Urban Train between Martínez Nadal and Piñero?
The train, generally. It links both stations directly, runs every day until 11:30 p.m. and comes every 8-12 minutes, against 33 for the bus. Route 8 is useful if an intermediate stop along Ave. Ponce de León or Ave. Gándara suits you better.

Keep exploring

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