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How to get fromPunta Cana to South Americaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Punta Cana to South America by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane PUJ - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    28h 3m
    $440–1,585

  2. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PUJ - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    24h 51m
    $510–905

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Tarija, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SDQ - TJA
    3. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    30h 50m
    $510–1,440

  4. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SDQ - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    26h 11m
    $720–960

  5. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane PUJ - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    37h 24m
    $830–2,355

  6. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane PUJ - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    30h
    $450–1,535

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,022.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 3m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and South America?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to South America. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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