How To Get From Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata?
The distance from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is 192 kilometers. Click here to book online Dominican Republic activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is around 3 hours and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around $150 USD. Read here how to get from Puerto Plata to Las Terrenas the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata?
The cheapest way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is by bus for 400 DOP which is $8 USD and 4 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata?
The best way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is by shared van for $65 USD you can book online is around 2 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 $15 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 LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is by bus. There is one direct bus from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata. The bus schedule from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata with Asotrapusa is leaving at 6 30 am from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata and passing by Sosua and Cabarete.
The bus from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata travel time is 4 hours. The bus fare from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is 400 which is $8 USD.
MORE OPTIONS FROM LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA
There are also guaguas running during the day going from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is around $8 USD similar price to the bus. You can also get buses from El Canario stopping at Sanchez. Where you can get a local guagua going from Las Terrenas to Sanchez for $2 USD and 40 minutes travel time.
SHARED VAN FROM LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The van fare from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is $65 USD and you can book online.
BY TAXI/UBER FROM LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA
The travel time by taxi is around 3 hours and 45 minutes and the taxi fare from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is around $150-170 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination and your negotiation skills.
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BEST WAY FROM LAS TERRENAS TO PUERTO PLATA PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN
The best way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata is by shared van or airport shuttle for $65 USD you can book online and you will get to your accommodation in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The best way from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata if you are traveling alone or in a budget is getting by bus for $8 USD and 4 hours travel time.
If you wish more comfort by Uber, taxi or private transportation you will get in your accommodation in 3 hours and 45 minutes for around $150-170 USD especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone or a lot of luggage.
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