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How to get fromPunta Cana to Bocas del Toroby plane, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Punta Cana to Bocas del Toro by plane, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to David, bus and ferry

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to David (DAV)plane plane PUJ - DAV
    2. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    12h 11m
    $213–949

  2. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to David, bus and ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to David (DAV)plane plane SDQ - DAV
    3. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    13h 50m
    $303–854

  3. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PUJ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus
    4. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    15h 34m
    $386–672

  4. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle, bus and ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus
    5. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    15h 4m
    $416–717

  5. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SDQ - BOC
    12h 8m
    $270–780

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to Bocas del Toro. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) airport, fly to David (DAV), take the taxi to David, then take the vehicle to Bocas del Toro. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to David (DAV), take the taxi to David, then take the vehicle to Bocas del Toro.

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