Cupey Station

Complete information about Cupey Station on the Puerto Rico Urban Train.

9th station of the system, located in the El Cinco district on Calle Bori (PR-1). Intermodal elevated station integrating train, 6 AMA bus routes and free Park & Ride. Features the public art mural «Mi Río Piedras» and direct connection to two universities via integrated transport.

Estación Cupey del Tren Urbano de Puerto Rico

Exact Location and Pedestrian Access

Cupey Station is located on Calle Bori (PR-1), at the intersection with Avenida 65 de Infantería, in the El Cinco district of San Juan. Elevated outdoor station with two lateral 138-meter platforms. 9th stop from Bayamón terminal. Inaugurated December 17, 2004.

Google Maps Plus Code: 9WRP+6P San Juan, Puerto Rico
GPS Coordinates: 18.39056, -66.06278

How to Get from Universidad Interamericana

Universidad Interamericana Recinto Metro offers a free trolley for students from Cupey Station to campus (from 7:00 AM, Mon–Fri). On foot: 12-minute walk from the Cupey Terminal (east exit) to the main campus entrance on Avenida Ponce de León. Flat route with pedestrian signage.

How to Get from Ana G. Méndez University

12-minute walk from Cupey Station heading north along Avenida Ana G. Méndez (PR-176) for 900 meters. Campus on your left.

AMA route 18 (Cupey ↔ Las Cumbres): this route passes right by Universidad Ana G. Méndez on its way to the Las Cumbres area, with a stop at the university entrance, 4 min by bus from the station. You can also take route 7 (toward Carolina Terminal), which has a stop 4 minutes walking from the university on Avenida Ana G. Méndez.

Public Transportation and Vehicle Access

Integrated AMA Terminal (6 direct routes)

Cupey Station is a full intermodal terminal connecting train and buses under cover at the lower level. AMA routes starting at Cupey: 7 (Cupey↔Carolina, every 30 min) · 9 (Cupey↔Old San Juan, every 20 min) · 15 (Cupey↔Sagrado Corazón, every 60 min) · 17 (Cupey↔Piñero via Centro Médico, every 60–75 min) · 18 (Cupey↔Las Cumbres, every 45 min) · 30 (Cupey↔Caguas, Metro Urbano service, every 30 min, daily) · 31 (Cupey↔Ave. Emiliano Pol, every 50 min). All accept the AT card with fare integration within 2 hours.

By Private Vehicle

Cupey Station has 297 free Park & Ride spaces at the lower level, next to the bus terminal. Access via Avenida 65 de Infantería (PR-1). Lit area with permanent security. Many students prefer Cupey Park & Ride and take the trolley or walk 12 min to campus.

Connected Stations

Travel times from Cupey

DestinationTimeDirection
Hato Rey11 minToward Sagrado Corazón
Sagrado Corazón13 minEast Terminal
Bayamón16 minWest Terminal

Schedule and Frequency

The Urban Train runs every day of the year, and Cupey Station follows the same schedule as the rest of the line: 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM, with trains every 8–12 minutes at peak times.

You can check the tables by direction (toward Bayamón and toward Sagrado Corazón) on the full Urban Train schedule.

Fares and Payment Methods

Use the AT card (Transportation Authority), valid for the entire system. Regular: free right now; $1.50 per trip with a 2-hour transfer once ATI resumes fare collection, suspended since March 2024. Reduced: $0.75 (students, ages 60-74, disability; 75 and over free). Children under 6: Free with an adult. Ticket machines at access level. Accept cash and cards.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cupey Station

How many parking spaces does Cupey Station have?

297 free Park & Ride spaces at the lower level, next to the bus terminal.

Which AMA routes connect directly with Cupey Station?

Seven AMA routes start at the integrated Cupey Terminal: 7 (Carolina), 9 (Old San Juan), 15 (Sagrado Corazón), 17 (Piñero, via Centro Médico), 18 (Las Cumbres), 30 (Caguas, Metro Urbano service) and 31 (Ave. Emiliano Pol). All accept the AT card.

How do I get to Universidad Interamericana from Cupey Station?

Free trolley from campus (7:00 AM, Mon–Fri), or a 12-minute walk along Avenida Ponce de León.

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