Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

Santo Domingo
Puerto Plata
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Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
00:00
04:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
01:00
05:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
02:00
06:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
03:00
07:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
04:00
08:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
05:00
09:10
¥13,401
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
05:45
12:25
¥188,619
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
07:00
11:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
08:00
12:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
09:00
13:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
10:00
14:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
11:00
15:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
12:00
16:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
13:00
17:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
14:00
18:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
15:00
19:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
16:00
20:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
17:00
21:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
18:00
22:10
¥13,401
Van
Coming2 Dominican Republic
Minivan
19:00
23:10
¥13,401

How to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

When you want to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 38,663. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as JPY 15,895.

How far is Santo Domingo from Puerto Plata?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. Your trip will be a total of 100 miles (160 km). The flying distance is 100 miles (160 km).

How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata?

The travel time from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 24 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata?

The cost of the trip from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Coming2 Dominican Republic: travelling by van expect to pay as low as JPY 15,895 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as JPY 38,663.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata:

  • Van price : JPY 15,895;
  • Bus tickets - JPY 22,137 to JPY 22,137;
  • flight price: JPY 130,165. From Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata starting from 13:45 Santo Domingo Airport until 13:45 Santo Domingo Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 25,838 to JPY 38,664.

How many trips per day are there between Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata depart during the day - there are approximately 24 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as JPY 25,838.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

Facts about the transport from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata

Cheapest Transport¥15,896
Fastest Transport3h 12m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day29
Distance160 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Transat, Coming2 Dominican Republic, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Hahn Air Technologies, Jumbo Tours Dominican Republic, Sol Cana Tours