Rome2Rio

How to get fromPunta Cana to Puerto Plataby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Puerto Plata

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bávaro-Punta Cana Estación 2 to Santo Domingo Estación 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Santiago to Puerto Platataxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $161–206

  2. Bus via La Vega

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bávaro-Punta Cana Estación 2 to Santo Domingo Estación 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Vega to Imbertbus bus
    7h 36m
    $42–57

  3. Drive 393.5 km

    1. Drive from Punta Cana to Puerto Platacar car 393.5 km
    4h 59m
    $51–74

  4. Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane PUJ - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    7h 7m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus Via Punta Cana / ...
    6h 1m
    $375–390

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bávaro-Punta Cana Estación 2 to Santo Domingo Estación 1bus bus Bávaro
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Imbertbus bus
    7h 41m
    $42–57

  7. Fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane PUJ - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    9h 32m
    $600–1,190

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

Dominican Airport Transfer operates a shuttle from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Plata on demand. Tickets cost $345 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.