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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Plataby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Puerto Plata by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SJO - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    11h 42m

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SJO - POP
    10h 36m
    $272–893

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SJO - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    10h 48m
    $391–692

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane XQP - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    11h 48m
    $503–1,039

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SJO - PUJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    14h 25m
    $606–827

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,968.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from San José to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO 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 bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Puerto Plata.

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