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How to get fromSanto Domingo to Ponceby plane, shuttle, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Ponce by plane, shuttle, car ferry, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SDQ - SJU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $290–800

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Santo Domingo to Old San Juancarferry car ferry Santo Domingo
    2. Drive from Old San Juan to Poncecar car
    14h 25m
    $78–84

  3. Fly Las Américas International Airport to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ)plane plane SDQ - MAZ
    2. Drive from Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ) to Poncecar car
    7h 3m
    $278–693

  4. Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane PUJ - SJU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $390–1,015

  5. Bus to Cibao International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane STI - SJU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    8h 8m
    $293–926

  6. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the car ferry from Santo Domingo to Old San Juancarferry car ferry Santo Domingo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    16h 30m
    $270–360

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Ponce, Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to Ponce. However, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Santo Domingo to Ponce via Old San Juan in around 14h 25m.

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