Last updated on January 19th, 2023 at 05:16 pm
How To Get From Santiago to La Romana – You can go by bus, taxi, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Santiago to La Romana?
The distance from Santiago to La Romana is 269 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Santiago to La Romana is around 3 hours and 45 minutes. The taxi fare from Santiago to La Romana is around $160 USD. Read here how to get from La Romana to Santiago the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Santiago to La Romana?
The cheapest way from Santiago to La Romana is by bus for $14 USD. The bus travel time from Santiago to La Romana is around 6 hours.
You can also rent a car in Santiago or get a private transfer.
SIM CARD AT PUNTA CANA AIRPORT
I wouldn’t recommend you 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 LA ROMANA
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in La Romana. Double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs more or less $80 USD a night.
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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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HOW TO GET FROM SANTIAGO TO LA ROMANA
BUS FROM SANTIAGO TO SANTO DOMINGO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Santiago to La Romana is by bus. There are no direct buses going from Santiago to La Romana. You will have to get a bus from Santiago to Santo Domingo and from Santo Domingo to La Romana.
METRO BUS AND CARIBE TOURS BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTIAGO TO SANTO DOMINGO
The bus schedule from Santiago to Santo Domingo with Caribe Tours is running every 1-2 hours starting at 5 45 am to 8 15 pm. Check here bus schedule and prices with Caribe Tours!
The travel time by bus from Santiago to Santo Domingo is around 3 hours. The bus fare from Santiago to Santo Domingo is 300 DOP which is $6.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTO DOMINGO TO LA ROMANA
The bus schedule from Santo Domingo to La Romana (Expreso Bavaro) is leaving daily: 6 am, 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 5 pm. Expresso Bavaro Bus going from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana that stops in La Romana. Check here Expreso Bavaro Bus schedule!
Expresso Bavaro bus fare from Santo Domingo to La Romana is 400 DOP which is $8 USD. The total travel time from Santo Domingo to La Romana is around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The total bus travel time from Santiago to La Romana is around 6 hours including the waiting time and the total bus fare is around $14 USD.
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BY TAXI FROM SANTIAGO TO LA ROMANA
If you go from Santiago to La Romana by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Santiago to La Romana is around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The taxi fare from Santiago to La Romana is around $160-180 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic/distance and your final destination.
UBER FROM SANTIAGO TO LA ROMANA
If you are ordering Uber in Dominican Republic you should know that prices are similar to taxis and can be a little bit cheaper for short distances. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the airport pick-up point. Expect to pay around $150-180 USD depending on your destination and time of the day from Santiago to La Romana.
CAR RENTAL AT SANTIAGO
There are many options for renting a car in Santiago. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in La Romana. It will take you 3 hours and 45 minutes to get from Santiago De Los Caballeros to La Romana in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis available and prices are around $40 USD per day.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SANTIAGO TO LA ROMANA
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. Prices are around $200 USD and you can fit up to 5 people. It could be $40 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM SANTIAGO TO LA ROMANA
The best way from Santiago to La Romana if you want comfort is getting private transportation, Uber or a taxi since the distances are far and you will get to your accommodation in 3 hours and 45 minutes for around $150-200 USD especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone.
The best way from Santiago to La Romana if you are traveling on a budget you can get the local buses going from Santiago to Santo Domingo, and from Santo Domingo to La Romana. The total bus fare from Santiago to La Romana is around $14 USD great option if you are traveling alone for 6 hours bus ride.
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WHERE TO STAY IN LA ROMANA
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 costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs 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 then 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), 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 ATM 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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