How to get fromSantiago de Cuba to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago de Cuba to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or bus

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Fly Antonio Maceo International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane SCU - STI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
12h 38m
Fly Antonio Maceo International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane SCU - JBQ
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus
7h 52m
$240–516
Fly Antonio Maceo International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane SCU - POP
20h 20m
$295–1,045
Bus to Frank País International Airport, fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Santiago de Cuba to Holguin Airportbus
2. Fly from Frank País International Airport (HOG) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane HOG - STI
3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
12h 1m
Bus to Frank País International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Santiago de Cuba to Holguin Airportbus
2. Fly from Frank País International Airport (HOG) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane HOG - POP
23h 53m
$277–964

Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

7Weekly Planes

11h 23mAverage Duration

$369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.9 km
Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

American Airlines, InterCaribbean Airways, and three other airlines fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) once daily.

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Puerto Plata(opens in a new window), Dominican Republic(opens in a new window)

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city is a major trading port. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. There are 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The first aerial tramway of the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter (2600-foot) high mountain within the city.

Places to stay in Puerto Plata

Villa Carolina Bed and Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Casa Azul - Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

White House Mansion(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Luxury Karla Apartments(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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