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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Juan to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SJU - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    5h 13m

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Old San Juan to Santo Domingocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Vega to Puerto Platabus bus
    17h 28m
    $77–84

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Old San Juan to Santo Domingocarferry car ferry Santo Domingo
    2. Drive from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platacar car
    15h 45m
    $92–105

  4. Drive to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from San Juan to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ)car car
    2. Fly from Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane MAZ - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    7h 56m

  5. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SJU - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $385–845

  6. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SJU - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    8h 14m
    $495–1,120

  7. Fly Isla Grande Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SIG - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    5h 18m

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from San Juan to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) 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 a car ferry from Old San Juan to Puerto Plata via Santo Domingo in around 15h 45m.

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