From the north of the island
- By car: Take the TF-21 highway that links La Orotava with Portillo de la Villa and crosses the entire national park; the Cable Car Station is located at km. 43 (N28º 15' 17" W16º 37' 33")
- (Guagua) Bus line 348 Puerto de La Cruz – Las Cañadas del Teide(www.titsa.com). Departure time: 09:15 h from Puerto de la Cruz, stopping at La Orotava, Montaña Blanca (for ascent to Altavista Refuge) and Teide Cable Car. Return from Teide Cable Car at 16:00 h.
From the south of the island
- Take the TF-21 highway from Vilaflor to Teide National Park, access road for tourist resorts of Playa de Las Américas and Los Cristianos.
- Take the TF-38 highway from Boca de Tauce to Chío, which links up with the TF-21.
- (Guagua) Bus Line 342 Playa de Las Américas - Las Cañadas del Teide (www.titsa.com). Departure time: 09:15 h from Las Américas, stopping at Los Cristianos (09:30 h), Teide Cable Car and Montaña Blanca (for ascent to Altavista Refuge).Return from Teide Cable Car at 15:30 h.
If you are near Santa Cruz or La Laguna
- Take the TF-24 highway from La Laguna to Portillo de la Villa (La Esperanza Road), which joins the TF-21 that leads to the lower station at km. 43.
Distances:
- Santa Cruz: 64 Km
- La Laguna: 55 Km
- Puerto de la Cruz: 45 Km
- Los Gigantes: 52 Km
- Los Cristianos: 47 Km
- El Médano: 52 Km