How To Get From Punta Cana Airport to Boca Chica – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 05:24 pm

How To Get From Punta Cana Airport to Boca Chica – You can go by bus, taxi, van and private transfer from Punta Cana to Boca Chica.

What Is The Distance From Punta Cana Airport to Boca Chica?

The distance from Punta Cana International Airport to Boca Chica is 157 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around 1 hour and 40 minutes. The taxi fare from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around $120 USD. Read here how to get from Boca Chica to Punta Cana the reverse way and beach resorts in Punta Cana

What Is The Cheapest Way From Punta Cana Airport To Boca Chica?

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by bus for $11 USD. The bus travel time from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around 3 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Punta Cana Airport To Boca Chica?

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by shared van for $54 USD to your hotel and you can book online. The van travel time from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around 1 hour and 40 minutes.

You can also rent a car in Punta Cana airport or get a private transfer.

SIM CARD AT PUNTA CANA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Punta Cana airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Punta Cana. Read here best Dominican Republic sim card for tourist and best Dominican Republic eSim

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WHERE TO STAY IN BOCA CHICA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Boca Chica. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA

SHARED VAN FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The van fare from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is $54 USD and you can book online.

AIRPORT BUS FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by bus. First you will have to get a local bus from Punta Cana International airport to the Bus Terminal. There are local buses (TRAMABAPU or SITRABAPU) outside the airport terminals running during the day every 30 minutes.

You will have to walk outside the airport. The bus will go to Cruce de Verón where you will have to change getting the bus coming from Higuey and going to Bavaro Bus Terminal.

The bus fare from Punta Cana airport to Bavaro is 50 DOP for the bus to Cruce de Verón and 120 DOP Higuey to Bavaro Bus Terminal which is around $3 USD and you can pay by cash to the collector man at the bus.

EXPRESO BAVARO BUS FROM PUNTA CANA TO BOCA CHICA

The bus travel time from Punta Cana airport to Bavaro Bus Terminal is around 1 hour. The buses from Bavaro Bus Terminal (Bavaro Expreso) Punta Cana to Boca Chica are leaving daily: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. Check here Expresso Bavaro schedule and route!

The bus travel time from Bavaro Bus Terminal in Punta Cana to Boca Chica is around 2 hours plus 1 hour reaching to the Bavaro Bus Terminal from Punta Cana airport.

The Bavaro Expreso bus fare from Punta Cana to Boca Chica is 400 DOP which is around $8 USD. Plus you will have to add extra $3 USD from local public buses from Punta Cana International airport to Bavaro Bus Terminal.

The final stop with Bavaro Expreso from Punta Cana to Boca Chica is Bomba Shell Boca Chica (Gas Station) and Boca Chica Bus Terminal. Check here the stops with Expreso Bavaro from Punta Cana to Boca Chica and Santo Domingo.

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BY TAXI PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA

If you go from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The taxi fare from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is around $120. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic/distance and your final destination.

UBER PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA

If you are ordering Uber in Dominican Republic you should know that prices are similar and taxis can be a little bit cheaper for short distances. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point at the airport. Expect to pay around $100-140 USD depending on your destination and time of the day from Punta Cana to Boca Chica.

CAR RENTAL AT PUNTA CANA AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car at Punta Cana’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Boca Chica. It will take you 1 hour and 40 minutes to get from Punta Cana to Boca Chica or your final destination with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis available in the airport. Prices are around $40 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey or can be affordable depending of the hotel. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Punta Cana. Prices are around $110 USD and you will be able to fit up to 6 people. It could be $20 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO BOCA CHICA (PUNTA CANA TO BOCA CHICA)

PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by shared van or airport shuttle for $54 USD you can book online and you will get to your accommodation in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Boca Chica is by bus for $11 USD if you are traveling on a budget. You have to walk outside Punta Cana International airport and get the local buses going to Bavaro Bus Terminal

Once in Bavaro Bus Terminal, you will get the best going from Punta Cana to Boca Chica and a total travel time of 3 hours.

If you prefer more comfort if you are traveling with more people or with too much luggage to get to your accommodation in 1 hour and 40 minutes for around $120 USD get a taxi or a private transfer to your hotel.

WHERE TO STAY IN BOCA CHICA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

You can find local meals in Dominican Republic around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $5 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $7-10 USD. You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals in Dominican Republic.

BEST TIME TO VISIT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

In Dominican Republic their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Dominican Republic is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The currency of Dominican Republic is called Dominican Pesos and as of now, $1 USD is worth 57 DOP Dominican Pesos. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Dominican Republic no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Dominican Republic. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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