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How to get fromSanto Domingo to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane JBQ - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $2,974–10,983

  2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SDQ - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 54m
    $6,558–12,608

  3. Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane PUJ - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 8m
    $5,703–11,553

  4. Bus to Cibao International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane STI - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    11h 43m
    $4,659–17,051

Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,870.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the taxi to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station.

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