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How to get fromPuerto Plata to San Juanby shuttle, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Plata to San Juan by shuttle, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

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    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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane STI - SJU
    5h 8m

  2. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Plata to Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Vega to Santo Domingobus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Santo Domingo to Old San Juancarferry car ferry
    17h 53m
    $79–87

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santo Domingo to Old San Juancarferry car ferry Santo Domingo
    15h 48m
    $92–104

  4. Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane PUJ - SJU
    8h 28m
    $495–1,120

  5. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SDQ - SJU
    7h 52m
    $385–845

  6. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport, drive

    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 Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ)plane plane STI - MAZ
    3. Drive from Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ) to San Juancar car
    16h 17m

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 591.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Plata to San Juan. However, you can take the taxi to Cofresi Palm Beach, take the shuttle to Santiago Airport, walk to Cibao International Airport (STI) airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, then take the shuttle to Casa Blanca Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puerto Plata to Old San Juan via Santo Domingo in around 15h 48m.

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