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How to get fromLos Angeles to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane LAX - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    12h 55m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane LAX - POP
    13h 18m
    $449–1,404

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane BUR - POP
    16h 55m
    $468–1,500

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane ONT - POP
    16h 35m
    $505–1,618

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane LAX - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    15h 19m
    $698–1,033

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SNA - POP
    19h 3m
    $483–1,611

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane LAX - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    17h 21m
    $783–1,258

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,073.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) 3 times a day.

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