How To Get From Punta Cana Airport to Santiago Best Way

Last updated on September 25th, 2023 at 12:56 pm

How To Get From Punta Cana Airport to Santiago Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi, van and private transfer from Punta Cana to Santiago de los Caballeros.

What Is The Distance From Punta Cana Airport To Santiago?

The distance from Punta Cana International Airport to Santiago De Los Caballeros is 339 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is around 4 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $180 USD. Read here how to get from Santiago to Punta Cana airport the reverse way.

What Is The Best Way From Punta Cana Airport To Santiago?

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is by shared van for $51 USD you can book online and is around 5 hours.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Punta Cana Airport To Santiago?

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is by bus for $23 USD and it will take around 8 hours.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTIAGO

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 Santiago. 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 TO SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS

SHARED VAN FROM PUNTA CANA TO SANTIAGO (THE BEST WAY)

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is by shared van for $51 USD you can book online. The shared van travel time from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is around 5 hours.

AIRPORT BUS FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO SANTIAGO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is by bus. First you will have to get a local bus from Punta Cana International Airport to the Bus Terminal, to Santo Domingo and to Santiago.

PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO PUNTA CANA 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. The bus travel time from Punta Cana Airport to Bavaro Bus Terminal is around 1 hour.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTA CANA TO SANTO DOMINGO

The bus schedule from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo in Bavaro Bus Terminal (Expreso Bavaro) 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 Punta Cana to Santo Domingo is around 3 hours plus. The Bavaro Expreso bus fare from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo is 400-500 DOP which is around $10 USD.

METRO BUS AND CARIBE TOURS BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTO DOMINGO TO SANTIAGO

Once you are in Santo Domingo you will get at Juan Sanchez Ramirez if you take the Bavaro Expreso and you will get at Parque Enriquillo if you took Expreso Higuey. You will have to get 10-15 minutes taxi ride for $2-3 USD to get to Caribe Tours Bus Terminal in Av. 27 de Febrero or Metro Bus at Avenida Luperon.

The bus schedule from Santo Domingo to Santiago with Caribe Tours is running every 1-2 hours starting at 6 am to 5 30 pm. Check here bus schedule and prices with Caribe Tours!

The travel time by bus from Santo Domingo to Santiago is around 3 hours. The bus fare from Santo Domingo to Santiago is 300 DOP which is $6 perfect for travelers on a budget.

The total bus travel time from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is around 8 hours including the waiting time. The total bus fare from Punta Cana airport to Santiago De Los Caballeros is around $22 USD.

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BY TAXI FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO SANTIAGO

The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is around 4 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $180 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic/distance and your final destination.

UBER FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO SANTIAGO

If you are ordering Uber in Punta Cana and 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 and expect to pay around $180 USD.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO SANTIAGO

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 $200 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be $40 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO SANTIAGO (PUNTA CANA TO SANTIAGO)

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is by shared van for $51 USD you can book online. The shared van travel time from Punta Cana airport to Santiago is around 5 hours.

The best way from Punta Cana International Airport to Santiago is getting private transportation, Uber or a taxi since the distances are far and you will get in your accommodation in 4 hours and 30 minutes for around $180-200 USD especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone.

If you are traveling on a budget you can walk outside the airport in Punta Cana International Airport and get the local buses going to Bavaro Bus Terminal will take around 4 hours total travel time to reach Santo Domingo and 3 hours more bus ride to Santiago and the total bus fare is around $22 USD great option if you are traveling alone for 8 hours bus ride.

WHERE TO STAY IN SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. 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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