How To Get From Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Plata Best Way

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

What Is The Distance From Punta Cana Airport To Puerto Plata?

The distance from Punta Cana International Airport to Puerto Plata is 392 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is around 5 hours and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is around $200 USD. Read here how to get from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana airport the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Punta Cana Airport To Puerto Plata?

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is by bus for $20-25 USD. The bus travel time from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata is around 9-10 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Punta Cana To Puerto Plata?

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is by shared van for $105 USD you can book online to your hotel and 5 hours and 30 minutes.

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WHERE TO STAY IN PUERTO PLATA

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 Puerto Plata. 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 PUERTO PLATA

SHARED VAN FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO PUERTO PLATA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

The van fare from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is $105 USD and you can book online.

AIRPORT BUS FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO PUERTO PLATA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata.

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) leaves 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 PUERTO PLATA

Once you are in Santo Domingo you will get to 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 a 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 Puerto Plata with Metro Bus and Caribe Tours is leaving from 6 am to 7 pm every hour. You can check here schedule and prices!

The bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata travel time is 3 hours and 45 minutes getting to Puerto Plata. The bus fare from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata is 400-500 DOP which is $8-10 USD perfect for travelers on a budget.

The total bus travel time from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is around 9-10 hours including the waiting time. The total bus fare from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is around $20-25 USD.

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BY TAXI/UBER FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO PUERTO PLATA

The travel time by taxi from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is around 5 hours and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is around $200 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic/distance and your final destination.

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BEST WAY FROM PUNTA CANA AIRPORT TO PUERTO PLATA (PUNTA CANA TO PUERTO PLATA) PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN

The best way from Punta Cana airport to Puerto Plata is by shared van or airport shuttle for $105 USD you can book online and you will get to your accommodation in 5 hours and 30 minutes.

The best way from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata if you are traveling on a budget is by bus for $20-25 USD. You have to walk outside the airport in Punta Cana International airport and get the local buses going to Bavaro Bus Terminal.

It will take around 9-10 hours total travel time to reach Puerto Plata riding local buses with the transferring and waiting time included.

If you prefer more comfort if you are traveling with more people or with too much luggage to get to your accommodation in 5 hours and 30 minutes for around $200 USD get a taxi or a private transfer to your hotel.

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