Universidad Station
Complete information about Universidad Station on the Puerto Rico Urban Train.
11th station of the system, located on Avenida Ponce de León inside the UPR Río Piedras campus. Underground station with two entrances (North: Hospital Auxilio Mutuo; South: UPR campus). One of the most accessible stations in the system.
Exact Location and Technical Features
Universidad Station is located on Avenida Ponce de León corner Calle Mariana Bracetti, inside the UPR Río Piedras campus of San Juan. Underground station with central 138m platform and two entrances: North (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo) and South (UPR campus). 11th stop from Bayamón terminal. Features elevators and escalators at both entrances.
Google Maps Plus Code: CW4X+88 San Juan, Puerto Rico
GPS Coordinates: 18.40583, -66.05167
How to Get from UPR Campus
A 3–5 minute walk from any point on the central campus: the station has a south entrance inside the university grounds, near the Faculty of Social Sciences and José M. Lázaro Library. From the School of Business or the Arts Pavilion, head toward Avenida Ponce de León.
This entrance provides direct pedestrian access via fixed and escalator stairs descending to the underground lobby. Elevator available at the south entrance. During class hours (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) this is the most-used entrance by students and faculty.
How to Get from Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
A 6-minute walk: Hospital Auxilio Mutuo is the closest medical center to the station, on Avenida Ponce de León. From the main entrance, walk west approximately 450 meters to the north entrance of the station, at the corner of Calle Mariana Bracetti.
This north entrance also serves Hospital de la Solidaridad and adjacent medical offices. Avenida Ponce de León has wide sidewalks with traffic lights at the Mariana Bracetti intersection. Elevator available to the platform.
Public Transportation and Vehicle Access
Bus Connections (AMA)
According to ATI’s official itinerary, no AMA (Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses) route has its own stop at Universidad station.
Nearest stations with a verified bus connection:
- Piñero, one stop toward Sagrado Corazón: six routes (4, 8, 17, 26, 40 and 41), including express route 40 to the airport.
- Cupey, two stops toward Bayamón: seven routes (7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 30 and 31).
You can check the full network in the AMA bus guide.
Transfers: fare collection on the AMA and the Urban Train has been suspended since March 2024, so bus–train transfers are currently free.
By Private Vehicle
Universidad Station has no large Park & Ride. UPR campus lots require permit. Visitors: Faculty of Social Sciences parking on weekends (hourly). Street parking on Avenida Ponce de León (metered during commercial hours). Recommended: Cupey (297 free spaces, 8 min by train) or Martínez Nadal (1,007 spaces, 12 min by train).
Connected Stations
Cupey
← West Terminal
2 min
Universidad
YOU ARE HERE
2 min
Piñero
Toward Sagrado Corazón →
Travel times from Universidad
| Destination | Time | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sagrado Corazón | 9 min | East Terminal |
| Hato Rey | 7 min | East Terminal |
| Bayamón | 20 min | West Terminal |
Schedule and Frequency
The Urban Train runs every day of the year, and Universidad 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
Frequently Asked Questions — Universidad Station
How do I access the UPR campus from the station?
Use the south entrance (escalators/elevator) which opens directly inside university grounds, near the Biblioteca José M. Lázaro. Accessible during daytime hours for visitors.
Which buses connect with Universidad Station?
According to ATI's official itinerary, no AMA route has its own stop at Universidad Station. The nearest stations with a verified bus connection are Piñero, one stop toward Sagrado Corazón (routes 4, 8, 17, 26, 40 and 41), and Cupey, two stops toward Bayamón (routes 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 30 and 31).
Is the station accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes. Elevators at both entrances (north and south), escalators, Braille signage and access ramps. One of the most accessible stations in the system.
