How to get fromCancún to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cancún to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or train

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Fly Cancún International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane CUN - STI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
10h 13m
Fly Cancún International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane CUN - POP
21h 37m
$273–898
Fly Cancún International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane CUN - SDQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
11h 31m
$552–877
Fly Cancún International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane CUN - PUJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
11h 5m
$507–802
Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane TQO - STI
3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
22h 13m
Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane TQO - POP
25h 18m
$406–1,325

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

29Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

$332Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cancún to Puerto Plata.

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Distance: 1,796.8 km
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) twice daily.

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Puerto Plata(opens in a new window), Dominican Republic(opens in a new window)

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city is a major trading port. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. There are 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The first aerial tramway of the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter (2600-foot) high mountain within the city.

Places to stay in Puerto Plata

Villa Carolina Bed and Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Casa Azul - Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

White House Mansion(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Luxury Karla Apartments(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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