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Travelling between the mainland of Puerto Rico and San Juan, Ponce and Aguadilla is like travelling between the two mainland cities. Most U.S. and other international airlines offer direct flights from many cities to Puerto Rico. These flights are economical and numerous. American Eagle operates a hub at SJU and airlines such as Caribbean Sun, Liat and Cape Air offer cheap and easy connections to most Caribbean islands. Luggage Carts are available in the international terminal of the airport. Porters are also available at the exit point who assist the tourists at a good price.Getting to Puerto Rico by flight is very convenient for tourists from all parts of the world as taxis are easy to get from the airports to the nearest hotels of your choice. There are even some hotels that provide complimentary transportation to their properties in special buses. Puerto Rico Tourism Company representatives normally assist the passengers who come to this country. All major car rental agencies are located at the airport. Many others offer free transportation to their off-airport sites. The usual flight times are as follows:Chicago 5 hours , Los Angeles 7.5 hours, Madrid 7 ¾ hours,New York 4 hours, Atlanta 3.5 hours, Toronto 4 ¼ hours and Miami 2.5 hours. The check ins and check outs are very strict in the airports.

Getting to Puerto Rico by boat is another option. A commercial ferry service connects the west coast city of Mayaguez and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. This particular service is very popular and a convenient way to travel between both the named cities. It is a known fact that more than a million passengers visit the Puerto Rico on cruise ships every year. This is either through the many cruise lines of San Juan or through the visiting lines. Passports are not needed by U.S. citizens who use this service. However, other residents might need it.