General Transportation Information

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Cercanías Renfe

Opens at 5:00 a.m. and closes at 12:00 a.m.

Students who need to travel to Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) — including Science students during the Fall semester and Madrid University Studies students during the Spring semester can get a monthly Cercanías pass.

• Cost: €20 per month
• Validity: Unlimited Cercanías train travel for 30 consecutive days
• Transportation covered: Cercanías (Renfe commuter trains) only
• Not valid for: Madrid Metro or city buses
• Transferability: The pass is personal and non-transferable and cannot be shared with other students.

Buying a single ticket is also an option.

Buses 

Students can also use Madrid’s city bus system as an alternative to the Metro. City buses operate throughout Madrid, with service generally running from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Cost: One ride is around 1,50€, or you can use your 10-ride pass.

Night Buses

Night buses, also known as búhos (“owls”), operate from approximately 11:45 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., when the Metro is closed. They are included in the regular EMT bus fare and provide an affordable option for getting home compared to taking a taxi.

Cost: Generally one ride is around 1,50€, or you can use your 10-ride pass.

Other forms of transport

Taxis or hired car companies

• Uber
• Cabify
• FreeNow
• myTaxi

If you have any questions about the best forms of transportation feel free to stop by the office and ask us. Some great apps we recommend are GoogleMaps and Citymapper. Happy transporting!