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Port guide: compare transport from Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 36 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Port shuttle to Plaza de España, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Main port of the Canaries. Terminal right in the centre of Santa Cruz. An excellent base for exploring Tenerife.

Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Cheapest option Free Port shuttle to Plaza de España
Fastest option 5 min Port shuttle to Plaza de España
Simplest option Port shuttle to Plaza de España Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot
  • Bus TITSA to Teide
  • Car hire recommended for Teide
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Teide 1 hour's drive away
  • Heat possible in summer
  • Check the weather at Teide

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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 Port shuttle to Plaza de España

Free - 5 min - Depending on berth and port organisation

Very practical if the ship docks far from the centre

Filter transport options

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

Transport options

36 option(s) shown for Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port shuttle to Plaza de España

Plaza de España

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on berth and port organisation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very practical if the ship docks far from the centre

Attention point

Not necessary from Muelle de Ribera near the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; especially useful from Muelle Sur or remote stations

Source : Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port | Iglu Cruise Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://help.iglucruise.com/hc/en-gb/articles/7683463605148-Santa-Cruz-Tenerife-cruise-port

Walk to Plaza de España

Plaza de España

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick access to the heart of Santa Cruz from the main terminal

Attention point

Longer distance if the ship docks at Muelle Sur or Dique del Este

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority option if disembarking at Muelle de Ribera

Source : Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port | Puertos de Tenerife Passenger Terminals: https://www.puertosdetenerife.org/en/business/passenger-terminals/

Walk to Plaza de la Candelaria

Plaza de la Candelaria

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

Central square close to the shopping area and seafront

Attention point

Can be visited on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good starting point for exploring the historic centre

Source : Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port | The Heart of Tenerife City Center: https://www.theheartoftenerife.com/city-center-port/

Walk to Calle Castillo

Calle Castillo / shopping area

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

Main shopping street within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Large crowds depending on timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for shopping, cafés and getting to know the centre quickly

Source : The Heart of Tenerife City Center: https://www.theheartoftenerife.com/city-center-port/ | Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port

TITSA bus to Intercambiador de Santa Cruz

Intercambiador de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Connects to intercity buses and trams

Attention point

Not really necessary if you stay in the centre near the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful point for connections to La Laguna, beaches or airports

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/

Tram to Intercambiador

Intercambiador de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metrotenerife
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple connection to inter-city bus and tram networks

Attention point

Not very useful if you can walk directly to the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for connections to airports, beaches or northern towns

Source : Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/

Taxi to Plaza de España

Plaza de España

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

Very fast for PRM or high heat

Attention point

Not necessary from the main terminal close to the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port | Puertos de Tenerife Passenger Terminals: https://www.puertosdetenerife.org/en/business/passenger-terminals/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Auditorio de Tenerife

Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Straight to the iconic architecture of Santa Cruz

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if time is limited or heat is intense

Source : Auditorio de Tenerife: https://www.auditoriodetenerife.com/ | Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Intercambiador

Intercambiador de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to intercity buses and trams

Attention point

More expensive than bus or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage or close connection

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Las Teresitas

Playa de Las Teresitas

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Straight to the beach without waiting for the bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return or pick-up point if short stopover

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to La Laguna

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the old town of La Laguna

Attention point

More expensive than a tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if you have limited time or several passengers

Source : Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Tenerife Norte Airport

Tenerife Norte Airport / Los Rodeos

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : AENA Tenerife Norte: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-norte-ciudad-de-la-laguna.html | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to Mercado Nuestra Señora de África

Mercado Nuestra Señora de África

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

Emblematic market within walking distance of the terminal

Attention point

Market times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good local option for produce, cafés and Canarian ambience

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | The Heart of Tenerife City Center: https://www.theheartoftenerife.com/city-center-port/

Walk to Auditorio de Tenerife

Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín

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

Santa Cruz's iconic architecture accessible from the seafront

Attention point

Works or accesses to be checked at specific points

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good for photos and walks to the south of the centre

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | Auditorio de Tenerife: https://www.auditoriodetenerife.com/

Walk to Parque García Sanabria

Parque García Sanabria

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

Large urban park within walking distance of the centre

Attention point

Less direct from the platform than Plaza de España

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good shady option for a leisurely stroll

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | The Heart of Tenerife City Center: https://www.theheartoftenerife.com/city-center-port/

TITSA bus to San Andrés

San Andrés

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Coastal village near Las Teresitas, accessible at low cost

Attention point

Less interesting if the objective is only the beach

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with Las Teresitas

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/

TITSA bus to Las Teresitas

Playa de Las Teresitas

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option to the best-known beach near Santa Cruz

Attention point

Return times to be checked according to day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good beach option if the weather is favourable and there is sufficient stopover time

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/

Tram to La Laguna

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Metro Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metrotenerife
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient access to the historic UNESCO city without a car

Attention point

Go to the tram stop at Santa Cruz

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; line 1 runs from Santa Cruz to La Laguna in around 40 min.

Source : Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | Tenerife Tram Public Transport: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/getting-around/public-transport/tranvia/

TITSA bus to Tenerife Norte Airport

Tenerife Norte Airport / Los Rodeos

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,65 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economic public connection to the north airport

Attention point

Requires joining or using the Intercambiador by line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check TITSA line and exact timetable according to day

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | AENA Tenerife Norte: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-norte-ciudad-de-la-laguna.html

VTC to Plaza de España

Plaza de España

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

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Not very useful from Muelle de Ribera if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the port

Source : Cruise Port Santa Cruz Tenerife: https://cruise-port.com/en/ports/santa-cruz-de-tenerife-cruise-port | Puertos de Tenerife Passenger Terminals: https://www.puertosdetenerife.org/en/business/passenger-terminals/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Shuttle excursion to Las Teresitas

Playa de Las Teresitas

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised solution to the beach and back to the ship

Attention point

Less flexible than bus or taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check free time and last return journey

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Las Teresitas

Playa de Las Teresitas

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the beach with price

Attention point

Return to be organised according to availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if short stopover

Source : Visit Tenerife Santa Cruz Port: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/plan-trip/travelling/ports/puerto-de-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to La Laguna

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to La Laguna with price

Attention point

More expensive than a tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if several passengers or time limited

Source : Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Tenerife Norte Airport

Tenerife Norte Airport / Los Rodeos

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : AENA Tenerife Norte: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-norte-ciudad-de-la-laguna.html | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Shuttle excursion to La Laguna

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised excursion to historic town with safe return journey

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check free time and return to ship

Source : Metrotenerife Routes: https://metrotenerife.com/en/routes-and-timetables/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Candelaria

Basílica de Candelaria

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to an important religious and coastal site

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return if independent visit

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Puerto de la Cruz without bus

Attention point

High cost for a short excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or confirm the return journey before you leave

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | services taxi locaux

TITSA bus to Candelaria

Basílica de Candelaria

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Short coastal excursion to a major religious site

Attention point

Return timetable to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good excursion if you want to get out of Santa Cruz without going too far.

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/

TITSA bus to Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical excursion to a northern tourist town

Attention point

Return journey to be secured before departure

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a realistic option if the stopover is long enough

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/

TITSA bus to La Orotava

La Orotava

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Affordable access to a historic town in the north of Tenerife

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before leaving Santa Cruz

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/

TITSA bus to Tenerife Sur Airport

Tenerife Sur Airport / Reina Sofía

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TITSA timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public connection to the south airport

Attention point

Long journey time from Santa Cruz

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; AENA indicates line 343 between airports, check itinerary from Santa Cruz

Source : TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | AENA Tenerife Sur Bus: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-sur/getting-there/bus.html

Shuttle excursion to Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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

Organised excursion to a tourist town in the north

Attention point

Imposed timetables and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes La Orotava or only Puerto de la Cruz

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Tenerife Sur Airport

Tenerife Sur Airport / Reina Sofía

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to south airport without connection

Attention point

High cost and long journey

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow plenty of margin for a flight after disembarkation

Source : AENA Tenerife Sur Bus: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-sur/getting-there/bus.html | TITSA Tenerife Public Buses: https://titsa.com/index.php/en/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Teide

Teide National Park / Teleférico base

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to Tenerife's major natural site

Attention point

Long journey, altitude and weather to take into account

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | Teide Cable Car: https://www.volcanoteide.com/en | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Teide

Teide National Park / Teleférico base

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 130,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to Teide National Park

Attention point

Long journey, altitude and weather to take into account

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with large return margin

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | Teide Cable Car: https://www.volcanoteide.com/en | services taxi locaux

VTC to Teide

Teide National Park / Teleférico base

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 150,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Flexible private transfer to Teide

Attention point

A long journey and a safe return journey are essential

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with margin and check weather forecast altitude

Source : Visit Tenerife: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ | Teide Cable Car: https://www.volcanoteide.com/en | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.