How to get fromMérida to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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

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Fly Mérida International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane MID - STI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
12h 6m
Fly Mérida International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane MID - JBQ
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus
38h 6m
$167–683
Fly Mérida International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane MID - POP
27h 35m
$322–1,192
Fly Mérida International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane MID - SDQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
14h 16m
$371–921
Train to Cancún International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain
2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane CUN - PUJ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
15h 24m
$539–998
Train, train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain
3. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane TQO - STI
4. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
26h 44m

Mérida International Airport (MID) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 29mAverage Duration

$424Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mérida to Puerto Plata.

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Distance: 2,103.2 km
Duration: 12h 6m

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

American Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and five other airlines fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) 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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