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How to get fromPuerto Plata to Sabana de la Marby bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Sabana de la Mar 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
    $11–12

  2. Bus, drive via Sánchez

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Sánchezbus bus Via Samaná / ...
    2. Drive from Sánchez to Sabana de la Marcar car
    6h 8m
    $30–42

  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 10m
    $244

  4. Drive 310.4 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Plata to Sabana de la Marcar car 310.4 km
    5h 44m
    $40–58

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Samanábus bus Via Samaná / ...
    2. Drive from Samaná to Sabana de la Marcar car
    7h 19m
    $34–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Plata to Sabana de la Mar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Plata to Sabana de la Mar. However, you can take the bus to Samaná, walk to Samaná, then take the ferry to Sabana de la Mar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Plata to Sabana de la Mar via Sánchez in around 6h 8m.

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