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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Punta Canaby plane, ferry, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Punta Cana by plane, ferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Cancún International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane CUN - PUJ
    6h 30m
    $218–762

  2. Ferry to Cozumel International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane CZM - PUJ
    24h
    $195–872

  3. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International 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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane TQO - PUJ
    13h 34m
    $232–898

  4. 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 Punta Canashuttle bus
    10h 16m
    $508–1,017

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Arajet, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and World Ticket fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) twice daily.

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