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How to get fromSantiago de Cuba to Isla de la Juventudby bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santiago de Cuba to Isla de la Juventud by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Santiago de Cuba to San José de las Lajasbus bus Mayabeque
    2. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry Perseverancia
    22h 6m
    $40–45

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santiago de Cuba to Habana - Estación Centraltrain train 12
    2. Take the train from Habana - 19 de Noviembre to Batabanótrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry
    29h 26m
    $37–47

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santiago de Cuba to Batabanócar car
    2. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry Perseverancia
    17h 57m
    $127–170

  4. Fly to José Martí International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane SCU - HAV
    2. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry
    13h 33m
    $502–1,342

  5. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Santiago de Cuba to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habanabus bus
    2. Take the train from Habana - 19 de Noviembre to Batabanótrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry
    30h 57m
    $99–124

  6. Fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane plane SCU - VRA
    2. Take the carferry from Batabanó to Nueva Geronacarferry car ferry
    37h 8m
    $128–491

Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to José Martí International Airport (HAV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 984.6 km
  • Duration: 22h 6m

What companies run services between Santiago de Cuba and Isla de la Juventud, Cuba?

There is no direct connection from Santiago de Cuba to Isla de la Juventud. However, you can take the bus to San José de las Lajas, walk to El Andén, take the bus to Batabano, take the bus to Batabano Surgidero, walk to Batabanó, then take the car ferry to Nueva Gerona. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santiago de Cuba to Nueva Gerona via Habana - Estación Central, Terminal de Ferrocarriles, Ayestaran, Habana - 19 de Noviembre, Batabanó, and Batabanó in around 29h 26m.

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