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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Puerto Plataby shuttle, plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Plata by shuttle, plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane CUN - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    11h 2m

  2. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane CUN - POP
    22h 26m
    $311–990

  3. Shuttle, taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Tulumshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane TQO - STI
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    21h 42m

  4. Shuttle, taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Tulumshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane TQO - POP
    24h 47m
    $507–1,527

  5. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane CUN - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    12h 20m
    $590–969

  6. Ferry to Cozumel International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane CZM - POP
    27h 21m
    $377–1,341

  7. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane CUN - PUJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    11h 54m
    $545–894

  8. Shuttle, taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Tulumshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane TQO - SDQ
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    20h 21m
    $556–1,356

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,873.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from Riviera Maya to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, 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 Puerto Plata. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP), walk to Puerto Plata Airport, take the shuttle to Amber Cove, then take the shuttle to Puerto Plata.

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