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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    $380–970

  2. Bus to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    $236–1,431

  3. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)plane plane STI - AUA
    9h 12m

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cofresi Palm Beach, take the shuttle to Santiago Airport, walk to Cibao International Airport (STI) 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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