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How to get fromPunta Cana to Playa Esmeraldaby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Punta Cana to Playa Esmeralda by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Frank País International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane plane PUJ - HOG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holguín to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resortshuttle bus
    22h 15m
    $190–848

  2. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Frank País International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane plane SDQ - HOG
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Holguín to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resortshuttle bus
    12h 24m
    $280–753

  3. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Antonio Maceo International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)plane plane PUJ - SCU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melia Santiago de Cuba to Hotel Pernik Holguinshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Holguín to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resortshuttle bus
    20h 22m
    $251–1,028

  4. Bus to La Romana International Airport, fly to Frank País International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Punta Cana Airport to Sitrabapu Terminal La Romanabus bus
    2. Fly from La Romana International Airport (LRM) to Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane plane LRM - HOG
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Holguín to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resortshuttle bus
    8h 12m
    $271–1,461

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Frank País International Airport (HOG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 15m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Playa Esmeralda, Cuba?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to Playa Esmeralda. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) airport, fly to Frank País International Airport (HOG), walk to Holguin Airport, take the bus to Holguin, take the bus to Aguilera, walk to Holguín, then take the shuttle to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resort. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Frank País International Airport (HOG), walk to Holguin Airport, take the bus to Holguin, take the bus to Aguilera, walk to Holguín, then take the shuttle to Sol Rio Luna Mares Resort.

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