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How to get fromDominican Republic to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dominican Republic to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Cibao International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane STI - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $4,326–16,545

  2. Fly Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane JBQ - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $2,891–11,384

  3. Fly La Romana International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from La Romana International Airport (LRM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LRM - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    23h 23m
    $3,895–11,044

  4. Fly Cibao International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane STI - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    10h 5m
    $6,386–24,545

  5. Fly Las Américas International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SDQ - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 54m
    $6,559–12,609

  6. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane PUJ - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    8h 53m
    $3,401–9,332

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dominican Republic to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,785 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Dominican Republic and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Dominican Republic to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the taxi to Cibao International Airport (STI) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station.

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