The venue (the Faculty of Industrial Engineering) is located in a scenic area on the outskirts of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, surrounded by mountains and countryside, offering a unique contrast to the urban atmosphere of the city.
To reach the venue by public transport, you can take the lines 25 or 26 (Guaguas Municipales – yellow urban buses) or the line 327 (Global – blue interurban buses). These lines depart from Santa Catalina/ Auditorium near Playa de las Canteras and take approximately 40 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic.
If you prefer a faster and more direct option, the trip by car or taxi takes around 20 minutes and the average cost of a taxi drive from the city centre to the venue is around 12€.
While visiting the Faculty, we highly recommend taking a short 10 minute walk to the Jardín Canario (Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden), the largest and most diverse botanical garden in Spain - a must-see natural treasure nestled in the surrounding landscape.
URBAN BUS
The main public transport system in the city is operated by Guaguas Municipales (https://www.guaguas.com), the local bus service. The city does not have a metro or tram network, but buses provide efficient access to most key locations, offering reliable service with frequent departures.
Main routes of interest:
Lines 1 & 12: Connect the main bus stations of San Telmo and Santa Catalina, passing through the city centre.
Lines 25 & 26: Connects the city centre with the university campus (Campus de Tafira).
Tickets and Fares:
Single tickets can be purchased directly from the driver using cash, contactless card, or through the Guaguas LPA mobile app.
For frequent travel, you can opt for a travel pass. The BonoGuagua is valid only on urban buses and can be bought at kiosks, shops, and main bus stations across the city (see sales points here). Alternatively, the TransGC card is accepted on both urban and interurban buses, making it a more flexible option.
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Ticket type |
Price |
Validity |
|
Single ticket |
1,40€ |
One trip within the city |
|
Bono guagua |
8,50€ |
20 trips within the city |
INTER-URBAN BUS
Interurban buses (blue buses) are operated by Global (https://guaguasglobal.com/), connecting Las Palmas with other towns and regions across the island of Gran Canaria. The main departure stations are Santa Catalina and San Telmo.
Main routes of interest:
Line 30: Las Palmas ↔ Maspalomas (South coast/tourist areas).
Line 60: Las Palmas ↔ Gran Canaria Airport.
Lines 103 & 105: Las Palmas ↔ Agaete (Northwest coast)
Line 327: Las Palmas ↔ University campus (Campus de Tafira)
Tickets and Fares:
Single tickets can be bought directly from the driver with cash or contactless card, and prices vary depending on the route.
If you’re planning a longer stay and want to explore the island by public transport, you can apply online here for the TransGC card and pick it up at the office once you arrive. It takes about 10 days to be ready. The card works as a prepaid wallet: you top up at least €10 and get 20% extra credit. It can be used on both urban and interurban buses.
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Route |
Estimated price |
|
City center – Airport |
2,30 € – 2,95 € |
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City center – Maspalomas |
5,45 € – 6,80 € |
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City center – University |
1,40 € |
TAXI
Taxis are easy to find, especially in central areas like Santa Catalina. It is possible to book them through local phone line. Apps like Uber or Bolt are not available on the island, so regular taxis are the main option. The base fare is around 3,15 €, with an additional 0,70 € per kilometre. You can call a taxi at:
+34 928 460 000
+34 928 46 56 66
+34 928 46 18 18
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Route |
Estimated price |
|
City center – Airport |
40-60 € |
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City center – University |
12 € |
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Within city center |
6-10 € |
CAR RENTAL
Renting a car is a great option if you want flexibility to explore the island or simply reach the Faculty of Engineering in a more comfortable and direct way. Besides international rental companies, there are several local and affordable options that are highly recommended, like CICAR or Autos Moreno. Prices start from 30 to 45 € per day, you can pick up the vehicles at the airport or in the city centre, around Santa Catalina park. Booking in advance is recommended.
