HOW TO GO TO SANTO DOMINGO FROM PUNTA CANA?

Journey Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Journey cost: between RD$7,500 and RD$9,000

 

Those who prefer the maximum level of comfort while traveling can enjoy a direct private transfer from Punta Cana to the city of Santo Domingo for  a total of USD$140 - USD$160; being this the most expensive option of all.

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Ordering an UBER is also possible and rates would be slightly lower .

 

TIPS ON UBER IN PUNTA CANA - some UBER drivers will try to charge you an additional fee in cash - which is NOT mandatory and could be considered a scam. For this reason, whenever ordering an UBER always reconfirm with the driver that the rate to pay at the end of the ride will be the one shown in the platform.

 

If you are staying at Sweet Home Punta Cana and are interested in booking a direct transfer with us, contact us here to offer you our even lower preferential rates!

Journey Duration: 2.5-3 hours

Journey cost: between RD$4,000 and RD$11,000

 

This option is for the more independent travelers, who prefer to be in control of their whole trip but who also seek comfort above all, being therefore this option, the second most expensive one to get to the capital from Punta Cana.
 

As far as EXPENSES are concerned, find below the costs to consider:

 

- Daily cost of vehicle rental (between about RD$2,700 and RD$8,500)

- Fuel or GAS (between about RD$1,000 – RD$2,500)

   Total cost of tolls of RD$320; summarized as follows:
+ RD$100 in Coral 2 toll 
+ RD$60 in Coral 1 toll 
+ RD$100 in La Romana toll 
+ RD$60 in Las Américas toll

 

As far as SIGNALING is concerned, if you plan to be driving without WIFI, you would need to follow the following route:
 

- Punta Cana to Bayahibe
- Bayahibe to La Romana
- La Romana towards San Pedro
- San Pedro to Santo Domingo
 

If your vehicle has GPS or your phone has WIFI, simply help yourself with any app such as Google Maps, WAZE, etc.
 

If you are staying at Sweet Home Punta Cana and need to rent a vehicle, contact us here to get our preferential rates, even lower!

Journey Duration: 3-4 hours

Journey cost: between RD$400 and RD$450

 

The cheapest option to go to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana will be to take one of the EXPRESO BÁVARO or APTRA buses directly to the capital.
 

1- You will need to depart from the APTRA or EXPRESO BÁVARO bus station of your convenience:

- from El Cruce de Friusa bus station

- or from Plaza Sitrabapu in El Cruce de Verón bus station
 

Tickets cost between RD$400 and RD$450 per person - we always recommend our guests to arrive at least one hour in advance to avoid make sure tickets are available, since they cannot be purchased ONLINE nor prior to departure day.

 

The departure times of Expreso Bávaro & APTRA go as follows:

 

- 5:00 a.m.

- 7:00 am

- 9:00 am

- 11:00 am

- 1:00 pm

- 3:00 pm

- 4:00 p.m

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- If departing after 4:00pm, check out the DETOUR option below!

 

2- It is important to take into account that the bus makes several stops and that it will be YOUR responsibility to identify and inform the bus assistant in which bus stop you would need to get off. If you have any doubts, make sure to reconfirm these details with the bus assistant before departing!

 

IF YOU ARE STAYING AT SWEET HOME PUNTA CANA...

 

Below, find out how to get to the Expreso Bávaro or APTRA bus station:
 

- You can ask us for a private transfer for USD$15 (RD$800)

- You can request an UBER for USD$10 – USD$15 (RD$500 – RD$800)

- You can take a moto-taxi for USD$10 – USD$15 (RD$500 – RD$800); these are located right outside our residential complex, in front of the super-market.

- You can take a 25 minute BUS RIDE in direction to Friusa for USD$1 – USD$1.5 (RD$50 – RD$75). Public buses can be taken right outside our residential complex (they pass every 20-30 minutes). Get off the bus at FRIUSA and once there, cross the street to the bus station of EXPRESO BAVARO - APTRA - SITRABAPU. 

For more information about the services offered by EXPRESO BÁVARO and APTRA, you can call them directly or explore their websites:

 

APTRA:

Telephones: 809-682-9670 / 809-682-5881

https://www.aptpra.com/copia-de-higueey-s-p-macoris

 

EXPRESO BAVARO

Telephones: 809 552 1678

https://expresobavaro.com/

Journey Duration: 3-4.5 hours

Journey cost: between RD$400 and RD$450

If you need to go to Santo Domingo and you aren't able to catch any of the direct buses before 4:00pm, this APTRA & SITRABAPU HIGÜEY detour will be equally economical as the direct transfer options.

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1- You will need to depart from the APTRA or EXPRESO BÁVARO bus station of your convenience:

- from El Cruce de Friusa bus station

- or from Plaza Sitrabapu in El Cruce de Verón bus station

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Tickets from Higüey to Punta Cana cost RD160 – RD$180 per person and they cannot be purchased ONLINE nor prior to departure day.
 

APTRA & SITRABAPU buses depart from the bus station every 20-30 minutes, being the duration of the transfer from Higüey to Punta Cana of 45-60 minutes.
 

2- It is important to take into account that the bus makes several stops and that it will be your responsibility to inform the bus assistant the name of the stop where you will be getting off. The name of your stop will be: APTRA HIGÜEY.
 
3- Once you get off at the APTRA stop in Higüey, you will take another bus in direction to Santo Domingo.

These buses depart every 30 minutes from 4:00am to 8:30pm and cost RD$350 per person.

 

The duration of the ride from Higüey to Santo Domingo would be of around two hours.

 

4- Again, it is important to take into account that the bus makes several stops and that it will be your responsibility to inform the bus assistant the name of the stop where you will be getting off once in Santo Domingo.
 

IF YOU ARE STAYING AT SWEET HOME PUNTA CANA...

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Below, find out how to get to  the APTRA & SITRABAPU bus station:
 

- You can ask us for a private transfer for USD$15 (RD$800)

- You can request an UBER for USD$10 – USD$15 (RD$500 – RD$800)

- You can take a moto-taxi for USD$10 – USD$15 (RD$500 – RD$800); these are located right outside our residential complex, in front of the super-market.

- You can take a 25 minute BUS RIDE in direction to Friusa for USD$1 – USD$1.5 (RD$50 – RD$75). Public buses can be taken right outside our residential complex (they pass every 20-30 minutes). Get off the bus at FRIUSA and once there, cross the street to the bus station of EXPRESO BAVARO - APTRA - SITRABAPU. 
 
For more information about the services offered by APTRA, you can call them directly or explore their website below.

SITRABAPU unfortunately still does not have its updated information on any ONLINE platform:
 

APTRA:
Telephones: 809-682-9670 / 809-682-5881
https://www.aptpra.com/copia-de-higueey-s-p-macoris