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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane CUN - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    10h 58m

  2. Fly Cancún International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane CUN - POP
    22h 22m
    $319–1,128

  3. Ferry to Cozumel International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane CZM - POP
    25h 56m
    $376–1,338

  4. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane TQO - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    21h 24m

  5. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane TQO - POP
    24h 29m
    $403–1,315

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

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane CUN - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    12h 16m
    $598–1,107

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

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane CUN - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    11h 50m
    $553–1,032

  8. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane TQO - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    20h 3m
    $452–1,144

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) twice daily.

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