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How to get fromPuerto Plata to El Valleby bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Plata to El Valle by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus bus Via Samaná / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Samaná to Sabana de la Marferry ferry Samaná
    5h 18m
    $27–32

  2. Bus, drive via Sánchez

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Sánchezbus bus Via Samaná / ...
    2. Drive from Sánchez to El Vallecar car
    5h 52m
    $29–42

  3. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Samanáshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Samaná to Sabana de la Marferry ferry Samaná
    6h 29m
    $260–264

  4. Drive 300.6 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Plata to El Vallecar car 300.6 km
    5h 28m
    $39–56

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus bus Via Samaná / ...
    2. Drive from Samaná to El Vallecar car
    7h 3m
    $32–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Plata to El Valle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Puerto Plata to El Valle. However, you can take the bus to Samaná, walk to Samaná, take the ferry to Sabana de la Mar, then take the taxi to El Valle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Plata to El Valle via Sánchez in around 5h 52m.

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