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How to get fromPuerto Plata to Arubaby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Aruba by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingobus bus
    2. Fly from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)plane plane JBQ - AUA
    6h 53m
    $245–1,330

  2. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)plane plane SDQ - AUA
    7h 38m
    $700–1,220

  3. Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)plane plane PUJ - AUA
    9h 23m
    $705–1,095

Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 906 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Puerto Plata to Aruba. However, you can take the bus to Santo Domingo, take the taxi to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) airport, fly to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), walk to Airport, then take the bus to Caya G.F Betico Croes - Pasteurstraat. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), walk to Airport, then take the bus to Caya G.F Betico Croes - Pasteurstraat.

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