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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane FLL - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    6h 9m

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane MIA - POP
    7h 1m
    $205–697

  3. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane MIA - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    6h 45m

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane FLL - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    9h 3m
    $532–1,123

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane MIA - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    9h 30m
    $364–876

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,317.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 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 train to Miami Airport Station, walk to Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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.

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