There are 7 ways to get from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle, taxi
best- Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane PUJ - STI
- Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata
- Take the taxi from Cofresi Palm Beach to Punta Ruciataxi
7h 19mAirport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia426.6 km
5h 24m$55–75Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Punta Cana Airport to Sitrabapu Terminal La Romanabus
- Take the bus from La Romana to Santo Domingobus
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanesbus
- Take the taxi from Cruce de Guayacanes to Punta Ruciataxi
7h 56m$76–103Drive 426.6 km
- Drive from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Ruciacar 426.6 km
5h 24m$55–80Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto PlataVia Punta Cana / ...
- Take the taxi from Puerto Plata to Punta Ruciataxi
7h 13m$525–565Fly to Las Américas International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane PUJ - SDQ
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanesbus
- Take the taxi from Cruce de Guayacanes to Punta Ruciataxi
9h 19m$167–567Fly to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane PUJ - JBQ
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanesbus
- Take the taxi from Cruce de Guayacanes to Punta Ruciataxi
23h 49m$233–868
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $75.
The distance between Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) and Punta Rucia is 397 km. The road distance is 426.6 km.
The best way to get from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 56m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia is 427 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia.
There are 32+ hotels available in Punta Rucia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) and Punta Rucia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), Dominican Republic and Punta Rucia, Dominican Republic?
There is no direct connection from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia. However, you can fly to Cibao International Airport (STI), walk to Santiago Airport, take the shuttle to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata, then take the taxi to Punta Rucia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sitrabapu Terminal La Romana, take the bus to Santo Domingo, walk to Pena Batlle, take the subway to Profesor Juan Bosch, walk to Santo Domingo, take the bus to Cruce de Guayacanes, then take the taxi to Punta Rucia.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Cibao International Airport via San Juan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Las Américas International Airport via San Juan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Las Américas International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Cibao International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
- Website
- arajet.com
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Las Américas International Airport via San Juan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- aircentury.com
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport via Curacao
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- (809) 571-3574
- [email protected]
- Website
- DSRR Bus Rental
Shuttle from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- DSRR Bus Rental
- Book at
- DSRR Bus Rental
- Phone
- +1 809 682 9670
- [email protected]
- Website
- expresobavaro.com
Bus from Punta Cana Airport to Sitrabapu Terminal La Romana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- expresobavaro.com
- Expreso Bavaro
- $7
- Phone
- +809 221 9008
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Romana to Santo Domingo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- (809) 221 - 4422
- [email protected]
- Website
- caribetours.com.do
Bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- caribetours.com.do
- Book at
- caribetours.com.do
Bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- caribetours.com.do
- Book at
- caribetours.com.do
Bus from Santo Domingo to Cruce de Guayacanes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- caribetours.com.do
- Book at
- caribetours.com.do
- Phone
- (407) 420-7646
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dominican Airport Transfers
Shuttle from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Plata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $345
- Website
- Dominican Airport Transfers
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Punta Rucia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $60–220
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