Puerto Plata Transportation
Transportation in Puerto Plata is available 24/7, as in most tourist destinations within the Dominican Republic. The public transportation system offers large and medium sized buses, that connect the city and its suburbs. There is also public car routes to cross the city or go to the other districts such as Sosua, Cabarete, Cofresi or Costambar.
BY BUS
Caribe Tours is a leading transportation company that services most cities and towns in the island, including Puerto Plata and its districts. A bus leaves every hour, making it super flexible for most travelers. The service rate is economical, the buses comfortable and yes, it is slower than driving or taking a taxi, but it is quite effective.
https://www.metroserviciosturisticos.com/
Metro Servicios Turisticos is an executive bus service that operates between cities inside the Dominican Republic, and makes stops in Puerto Plata and Sosua. The cost is affordable, its buses are comfortable and take about 4 hours between Sosua and Santo Domingo; half the time to Santiago.
BY TAXI
Taxi service in Puerto Plata is available around the clock, from the local association and private companies. Travelers can get airport transfers, tour shuttles and per-day private driver services at a fixed rate.
The vehicles are varied in size, from 7 passenger vans to standard sedans for 5, and larger vans for 12, 14, 19 and even more passengers. The rates vary, see below for more information. To make a call from a mobile phone, just touch the telephone number.
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BY AIR
Several well known airlines have flights to Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon International airport (POP) from the USA, Canada, Europe and the Americas:
There are also local private flights to and from major cities inside the island, including Punta Cana, Bavaro, Santo Domingo, Samana and other.
BY SHIP
Every week, thousands of passengers arrive to Puerto Plata via the cruise ship ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay. While this is for 24hrs, it is a great start that opens the gate of experience to learn about the opportunities of the Dominican North Coast lifestyle.
