How To Get From Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 05:06 pm

How To Get From Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach – You can go by bus, taxi, van and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach?

The distance from Puerto Plata to Sosua is 24 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around 25 minutes. The taxi fare from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around $20 USD. Read here how to get from Sosua to Puerto Plata the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach?

The cheapest way from Puerto Plata to Sosua is by bus and guagua for $2 USD. The bus travel time from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around 30 minutes.

What Is The Best Way From Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach?

The best way from Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach is by shared van for $19 USD to your hotel and you can book online. The van travel time from Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach is around 20 minutes.

You can also rent a car in Puerto Plata or get a private transfer.

SIM CARD AT PUNTA CANA AIRPORT

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WHERE TO STAY IN SOSUA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $10-20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Sosua. 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 PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA

BUS FROM PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Puerto Plata to Sosua is by bus or guagua. You will have to get a local bus or van (guagua) from Puerto Plata to Sosua. The bus schedule from Puerto Plata to Sosua by bus and van (guagua) is leaving every 30-45 minutes

The bus travel time from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around 30 minutes travel time. The bus fare from Puerto Plata to Sosua is $2 USD perfect for travelers on a budget.

SHARED VAN FROM PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Puerto Plata to Sosua is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Puerto Plata to Sosua is 20 minutes.

The van fare from Puerto Plata to Sosua is $19 USD and you can book online.

BY TAXI FROM PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA

If you go from Puerto Plata to Sosua by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around 25 minutes.

The taxi fare from Puerto Plata to Sosua is around $20 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic/distance and your final destination.

UBER FROM PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA

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 pick-up point at the airport. Expect to pay around $20 USD depending on your destination and time of the day from Puerto Plata to Sosua.

CAR RENTAL AT PUERTO PLATA

There are many options for renting a car in Puerto Plata. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Sosua. It will take you 25 minutes to get from Puerto Plata to Sosua in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis available and prices are around $40 USD per day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA

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 are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $27 USD up to 4 people which is $6 USD per person and you will be able to get direct to your hotel in Sosua.

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BEST WAY FROM PUERTO PLATA TO SOSUA

PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN

The best way from Puerto Plata to Sosua is by shared van or airport shuttle for $27 USD you can book online and you will get to your accommodation in 20 minutes.

The best way from Puerto Plata to Sosua is getting private transportation, Uber or a taxi since the distances are far. You will get in your accommodation in 25 minutes for around $20 USD especially great idea if you are traveling with someone.

If you are traveling on a budget you can get the bus going from Puerto Plata to Sosua and the total bus fare is around $2 USD great option if you are traveling alone and on a budget.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SOSUA

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 for 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 the 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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