Urban Train Parking | Free Park & Ride at 6 Stations
The Puerto Rico Urban Train offers free Park & Ride parking at 6 of its 16 stations: Bayamón, Jardines, Torrimar, Martínez Nadal, San Francisco and Cupey. Leave your car for free, hop on the train, and reach San Juan without traffic or parking fees downtown.
The train itself is also free of charge right now: fare collection has been suspended since March 2024 and no restart date has been confirmed.
This guide covers all available spaces, locations, and access routes.
Parking spaces by station — complete summary
| Station | Spaces | Cost | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayamón | 400 | Free | Lower level, Calle Betances |
| Jardines | 128 | Free | Calle Marginal Sur |
| Torrimar | Yes | Free | Guaynabo station, between Jardines and Martínez Nadal |
| Martínez Nadal | 1,007 | Free | Lower level, Boulevard Manuel Rodríguez Ema |
| San Francisco | 519 | Free | Lower level, PR-1 / Las Américas Expressway |
| Cupey | 297 | Free | Lower level, Calle Bori / PR-1 |
| TOTAL | Over 2,400 spaces, all free and patrolled (ATI figure) | ||
There is also free parking at the Campanilla terminal in Toa Baja, where Metro Urbano route 20 departs for Bayamón Station.
Bayamón Station Parking — 400 spaces
Bayamón Station parking is on the lower level of the Urban Train’s west terminal, accessed from Calle Betances and the PR-22 expressway. 400 free spaces with permanent security. Best option for commuters coming from Bayamón, Toa Baja, or Cataño.
Martínez Nadal Station Parking — 1,007 spaces (largest)
The largest Park & Ride in the Urban Train system with 1,007 free spaces. Located at Martínez Nadal Station, the first stop in San Juan. Access from Boulevard Manuel Rodríguez Ema. Popular with commuters from Guaynabo and those arriving via PR-52 or PR-1. Downtown San Juan is about 15–20 minutes by train from here. Best choice if you want maximum parking availability.
San Francisco Station Parking — 519 spaces
San Francisco Station offers 519 free spaces on the lower level, accessed from the PR-1 (Las Américas Expressway). A great option for commuters from southern San Juan or Cupey Alto. 3 stops from Hato Rey, 6 from Sagrado Corazón. Also near the VA Caribbean Healthcare Veterans Hospital.
Cupey Station Parking — 297 spaces + intermodal hub
Cupey Station combines 297 free spaces with the most complete intermodal terminal in the system. According to ATI’s official route list, the services departing from here are routes 7 (Cupey–Carolina), 9 (Cupey–San Juan), 15 (Cupey–Sagrado Corazón), 17 (Cupey–Piñero), 18 (Cupey–Las Cumbres), 31 (Cupey–Ave. Las Cumbres) and Metro Urbano route 30 (Cupey–Caguas). Access from Calle Bori / PR-1. Ideal if you’re coming from Cupey, Trujillo Alto, or the university area.
Note that route 30 is Metro Urbano: once fare collection resumes it will cost $2.00 rather than the $0.75 of regular buses. Right now, like the rest of the system, it is free.
Which Park & Ride is best for you?
- Coming from Bayamón / Toa Baja: use Bayamón (400 spaces, west terminal). From Toa Baja you can also leave the car at the Campanilla terminal and take route 20.
- Coming from Guaynabo or PR-52: use Martínez Nadal (1,007 spaces, the best availability in the system) or Torrimar, slightly earlier on the same stretch.
- Coming from southern San Juan: use San Francisco (519) or Cupey (297).
- Need bus connections: use Cupey, the most complete intermodal terminal (routes 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 30 and 31).
- Going to Hato Rey / Choliseo / Golden Mile: use Martínez Nadal or San Francisco and take the train.
Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Train Parking
Is the Urban Train parking really free?
Yes. ATI puts it at over 2,400 free, patrolled spaces spread across six stations: Bayamón, Jardines, Torrimar, Martínez Nadal, San Francisco and Cupey. The train ride itself is also free right now, as fare collection has been suspended since March 2024.
How many Urban Train stations have parking?
Six out of 16: Bayamón (400 spaces), Jardines (128), Torrimar, Martínez Nadal (1,007), San Francisco (519) and Cupey (297). The other stations do not have their own Park & Ride. There is also free parking at the Campanilla terminal in Toa Baja, connected to Bayamón Station by Metro Urbano route 20.
Which car park is the largest?
Martínez Nadal, with 1,007 spaces. It offers the best availability, particularly on event days or when the others fill up early.
Is there security at the parking lots?
Yes. ATI describes them as patrolled car parks, with security cameras and staff during train service hours.
Can I leave my car overnight?
Not recommended. The parking is intended for Urban Train users during service hours (5:30 AM–11:30 PM). ATI does not guarantee vehicle security outside those hours.