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How to get fromSint Maarten to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sint Maarten to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Princess Juliana International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SXM - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $465–1,788

  2. Fly Princess Juliana International Airport to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer Airport (JBQ)plane plane SXM - JBQ
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Platabus bus
    5h 41m
    $261–1,050

  3. Fly L'Espérance Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from L'Espérance Airport (SFG) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SFG - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $912–1,130

  4. Fly L'Espérance Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from L'Espérance Airport (SFG) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SFG - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    8h 27m

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Sint Maarten and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from Sint Maarten to Puerto Plata. However, you can take the vehicle to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Puerto Plata. Alternatively, you can drive to L'Espérance Airport (SFG) airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Puerto Plata.

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