How to get fromSanto Domingo to Varaderoby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Varadero by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport to José Martí International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane JBQ - HAV
2. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
6h 21m
$273–1,144
Fly Las Américas International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane SDQ - VRA
17h 56m
$146–589
Fly Las Américas International Airport to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane SDQ - HAV
2. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
8h 52m
$374–1,001
Bus to Cibao International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to La Vegabus
2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane STI - VRA
22h 35m
$249–1,015
Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane PUJ - HAV
3. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
10h 32m
$589–1,566

Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV) flights

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Map of how to get from Santo Domingo to Varadero.

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Distance: 1,570.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba?

American Airlines flies from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) twice daily.

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Varadero, Cuba(opens in a new window)

Varadero, also referred to as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking at number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata.

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