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How to get fromSabana de la Mar to Puerto Plataby ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sabana de la Mar to Puerto Plata by ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Sabana de la Mar to Samanáferry ferry Samaná
    2. Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus bus Via Samaná / ...
    5h
    $10–11

  2. Drive, bus via Sánchez

    1. Drive from Sabana de la Mar to Sánchezcar car
    2. Take the bus from Sánchez to Puerto Platabus bus Via Samaná / ...
    6h 8m
    $31–42

  3. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Sabana de la Mar to Samanáferry ferry Samaná
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Samaná to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    5h 40m
    $243

  4. Drive 310.7 km

    1. Drive from Sabana de la Mar to Puerto Platacar car 310.7 km
    5h 44m
    $40–58

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Sabana de la Mar to Samanácar car
    2. Take the bus from Samaná to Puerto Platabus bus Via Samaná / ...
    7h 18m
    $34–48

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Map of how to get from Sabana de la Mar to Puerto Plata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.1 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from Sabana de la Mar to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the ferry to Samaná, walk to Samaná, then take the bus to Puerto Plata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sabana de la Mar to Puerto Plata via Sánchez in around 6h 8m.

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