How to get to and from Caracas airport (CCS): bus, train, taxi and transfers

Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Caracas airport (CCS), 26 km from Caracas. See also the airport guide for general information.

Ground travel between the airport and downtown Caracas takes between 30 and 50 minutes via the Caracas-La Guaira highway, depending on road traffic conditions.

Buses

SITSSA: the official express public bus service links the airport with downtown Caracas (Hotel Alba Caracas and Bellas Artes area). It operates between 7:30 am and 8:30 pm with fares set in bolívares. You can find more details on their official website.

UCAMC: the Unión de Conductores de Autos por Puesto Maiquetía Caracas operates daily between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm towards Parque Central, with intermediate stops at key hubs such as Gato Negro Metro Station, Plaza O'Leary, and Plaza Miranda.

Boarding stops for both lines are situated outside the National Terminal on level 2. Remember to buy your ticket in advance at the corresponding booths in the arrivals area.

Schedules updated as of November 9, 2026.

Subway Connection

There is no direct train or metro line to the airport grounds. Connection to Caracas Metro Line 1 is achieved by transferring from the bus at Gato Negro station.

For greater comfort and speed, you can use official taxis or arrange private chauffeured transfers.

Authorized Taxis

Various associations and cooperatives accredited by the IAIM (such as Taxi Taxco, UCAMT, Cooperativa Teletaxi, Laserline Taxi, and Línea Taxi Luis Tovar) operate 24 hours a day. Booking and payment desks are located on level 3 and outside the arrivals halls of both terminals. The trip to downtown Caracas takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

Private Transfers

You can book pre-arranged chauffeured transfers through specialized operators such as Prince Tours.

Ridesharing

Please note that international ridesharing apps such as Uber or Lyft do not operate in Venezuela.

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Tips for getting to and from CCS

Going to the airport

Leave earlier than you think you need to: Caracas airport is 26 km from Caracas. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at CCS.

Leaving the airport

After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the CCS airport map and share a meeting point.
Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at CCS.
Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near CCS.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.

Getting to and from Caracas airport