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How to get fromCuba to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuba to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly José Martí International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane HAV - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    9h 13m

  2. Fly Antonio Maceo International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane plane SCU - JBQ
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus bus
    7h 52m
    $219–1,635

  3. Fly Antonio Maceo International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SCU - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $654–1,424

  4. Fly José Martí International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane HAV - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    9h 15m
    $586–2,831

  5. Fly José Martí International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane HAV - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    10h 45m
    $831–3,456

  6. Fly José Martí International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus

    1. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane plane HAV - JBQ
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus bus
    9h 15m
    $281–1,242

José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$660Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cuba to Puerto Plata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,385.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Cuba to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the bus to Havana Airport, walk to José Martí International Airport (HAV) airport, fly to Cibao International Airport (STI), walk to Santiago Airport, take the shuttle to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata, then take the taxi to Puerto Plata. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Santiago Airport, walk to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Puerto Plata.

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