How far is Gran Canaria Airport from Puerto Rico?

The drive is roughly 55 to 60 kilometres south on the GC-1 motorway and takes about 40 to 50 minutes by car in normal traffic. Playa de Amadores is a further two kilometres west of Puerto Rico.

Which bus goes from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico?

Global line 91 runs between Las Palmas and Puerto de Mogan, stops at the airport, and continues through Arguineguin, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores and Tauro. Line 1 also serves this corridor. Line 66 goes only to Maspalomas and will not take you to Puerto Rico, which is a common mistake.

How much is a taxi from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico?

Expect roughly 45 to 60 euros for the metered journey, depending on traffic, time of day and luggage supplements. Fares are set by tariff rather than negotiated, and taxis take card as well as cash in most cases.

Is the bus practical with luggage?

Global coaches on this route have hold space underneath, so large cases are manageable. The difficulty is the last stretch: the walk from the bus stop to your accommodation in Puerto Rico or up to Amadores is steep in places, which is hard work with heavy bags in the heat.

Can I get to Amadores directly from the airport?

Line 91 stops at Amadores on its way to Mogan, and a pre-booked private transfer will take you to the door. Otherwise travel to Puerto Rico and take a short taxi, because the walk between the two involves a significant climb.

What if my flight lands late at night?

Bus frequency drops sharply in the evening and the service does not run through the night, so a late arrival usually means a taxi or a pre-booked transfer. If you land after about 9pm, arrange transport in advance rather than assuming a bus will be waiting.

Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico & Amadores Guide

The four options compared

Indicative prices checked July 2026. Taxi fares are metered and vary with traffic, time of day and luggage. Private transfer prices are per vehicle, not per person.
Option	Cost	Time	Best for
Bus (line 91)	≈ €5–€7 pp	≈ 50–70 min	Solo travellers, light luggage, daytime arrivals
Taxi	≈ €45–€60 per car	≈ 40–50 min	Late arrivals, no pre-booking needed
Private transfer	≈ €40–€55 per vehicle	≈ 40–50 min	Families, child seats, fixed price known in advance
Hire car	≈ €30–€50/day	≈ 45 min	Anyone planning to explore the island

The honest summary: for one or two people travelling light in daylight, the bus is excellent value and genuinely easy. For a family of four with cases, a private transfer costs little more than four bus fares and removes every complication. A taxi is the right answer when you land late and have not planned anything.

The bus: line 91, not line 66

This is the single most common mistake visitors make. Line 66 leaves the airport and is well signposted — but it goes to Maspalomas, finishing at Faro de Maspalomas. It will not take you to Puerto Rico.

The service you want is line 91, which runs between Las Palmas and Puerto de Mogán, calls at the airport, and then continues down the south-west coast through Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores and Tauro before terminating in Mogán. Line 1 covers the same corridor and is a valid alternative.

The stop is outside the arrivals terminal. Tickets are bought from the driver, in cash or by card. Expect roughly €5–€7 for the airport-to-Puerto Rico leg and a journey of about 50 to 70 minutes depending on how many coastal stops are made.

Frequency thins out considerably in the evening and there is no overnight service, so treat the bus as a daytime option. Our Gran Canaria bus guide covers the wider network, fares and the rechargeable card.

Getting to Playa de Amadores specifically

Amadores sits about two kilometres west of Puerto Rico, in the next cove. The distance sounds trivial and the walk is not: the connecting path climbs over the headland between the two bays, which is a pleasant stroll in the evening and a miserable one at midday with suitcases.

By bus: line 91 stops at Amadores en route to Mogán — check with the driver that your service calls there.
By transfer: a pre-booked private transfer takes you to your accommodation door, which matters given the gradient.
By taxi from Puerto Rico: a short, inexpensive hop if you arrive on a service that terminates there.

See our Puerto Rico guide for the resort and the surrounding bays.

Practical advice

Late flights: if you land after about 9pm, arrange transport in advance. Bus frequency collapses in the evening.
Child seats must be requested when booking a private transfer; taxis cannot be relied on to carry them.
Card payment is widely accepted on buses and in taxis, but carrying some cash is still sensible.
Hire cars: if you are collecting a car, note that Puerto Rico and Amadores are built into steep terrain and parking near the beaches fills early.
Return journey: allow more time than the outbound. Coastal stops and morning traffic towards the airport add up.

Booking a transfer in advance

Pre-booked transfers are priced per vehicle and fixed at the time of booking, which removes the uncertainty of a metered fare after a delayed flight. Compare the total for your group size rather than the per-person figure.

Transfers & activities on GetYourGuide Fixed vehicle pricing and free cancellation on most listings. Gran Canaria transfers on Viator Private and shared airport transfer options across the south.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from Puerto Rico?

About 55–60 km south on the GC-1, roughly 40–50 minutes by car. Amadores is two kilometres further west.

Which bus should I take?

Line 91 (or line 1). Line 66 goes to Maspalomas only and is the usual wrong turn.

How much is a taxi?

Roughly €45–€60 metered, varying with traffic, time and luggage.

Is the bus workable with big cases?

The coaches have hold space, so yes. The hard part is the walk at the far end — both resorts are steep.

Can I reach Amadores directly?

Line 91 calls there, and a private transfer goes door to door. Otherwise take a short taxi from Puerto Rico rather than walking uphill with bags.

What about a late-night landing?

Book ahead. There is no overnight bus, so it is a taxi or a pre-arranged transfer.