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Port guide: compare transport from Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada, Portugal 42 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Ponta Delgada

Port call at Ponta Delgada (Portugal). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Capital of the Azores, on the island of São Miguel. Terminal in the city centre. Exceptional volcanic nature.

Porto de Ponta Delgada – Terminal de Cruzeiros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Fastest option 5 min Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Simplest option Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Walking distance from the terminal
  • Taxis to Sete Cidades and Furnas lakes
  • Car hire recommended for visiting the island

Warnings

  • Changeable weather in the Azores
  • Lake Furnas 40 km away
  • Winding roads
  • Flights sometimes disrupted

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

A short walk between the terminal, the marina and the town centre

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

42 option(s) shown for Ponta Delgada

Walk to Avenida Infante Dom Henrique

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique / seafront

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Portas da Cidade

Portas da Cidade / Praça Gonçalo Velho

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião

Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Mercado da Graça

Mercado da Graça

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

City bus to city centre

Portas da Cidade / Praça Gonçalo Velho

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,20 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on local network
Complexity Very simple

Shuttle cruise to the historic centre

Portas da Cidade / Praça Gonçalo Velho

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on airline and stopover organisation
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Portas da Cidade

Portas da Cidade / Praça Gonçalo Velho

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to João Paulo II airport

Aeroporto João Paulo II / PDL

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Plantação de Ananases Arruda

Plantação de Ananases Arruda

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Praia do Pópulo

Praia do Pópulo

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Piscinas do Pesqueiro

Piscinas do Pesqueiro / swimming area

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

Walk to Forte de São Brás

Forte de São Brás

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

Walk to Jardim José do Canto

Jardim José do Canto

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

Walk to Jardim António Borges

Jardim António Borges

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

City bus to Parque Atlântico

Parque Atlântico Shopping

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,20 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on local network
Complexity Simple

Bus to Lagoa

Lagoa

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to local transport
Complexity Simple

Aerobus to João Paulo II airport

Aeroporto João Paulo II / PDL

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Frequency according to ANC Aerobus service
Complexity Simple

VTC to the historic centre

Portas da Cidade / Praça Gonçalo Velho

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

VTC to João Paulo II airport

Aeroporto João Paulo II / PDL

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

Shuttle excursion to pineapple plantation

Plantação de Ananases Arruda

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple

Taxi to Caloura

Caloura

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple

Taxi to Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple

City bus to Relva

Relva

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Frequency according to local timetable
Complexity Intermediate

Bus to Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Intercity transport frequency
Complexity Intermediate

Bus to Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Intercity transport frequency
Complexity Intermediate

Taxi to Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Intermediate

Shuttle excursion to Vista do Rei

Miradouro da Vista do Rei

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate

Taxi to Vista do Rei

Miradouro da Vista do Rei

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or tourist taxi
Complexity Intermediate

Taxi to Caldeira Velha

Caldeira Velha

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or tourist taxi
Complexity Intermediate

Shuttle excursion to Sete Cidades

Sete Cidades / Lagoa Azul

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate

Shuttle excursion to Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo / miradouro

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate

Taxi to Sete Cidades

Sete Cidades / Lagoa Azul

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Available by reservation or tourist taxi
Complexity Intermediate

Taxi to Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo / miradouro

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Available by reservation or tourist taxi
Complexity Intermediate

VTC to Sete Cidades

Sete Cidades / Lagoa Azul

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate

VTC to Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo / miradouro

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate

Bus to Sete Cidades

Sete Cidades

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Limited frequency depending on inter-city transport
Complexity Plan ahead

Bus to Furnas

Furnas

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,50 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Limited frequency depending on inter-city transport
Complexity Plan ahead

Shuttle excursion to Furnas

Furnas

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead

Shuttle excursion to Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead

Taxi to Furnas

Furnas

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead

VTC to Furnas

Furnas

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead

Taxi to Nordeste

Nordeste

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 130,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Complex