- INTER-COUNTRY TRANSPORTATION

Modern and convenient transportaon opons link tourists to desnaons throughout Dominican Republic (DR), such as to the luscious green landscape along the -Sanago-Puerto Plata motorway, the spectacular panoramic views of the sea and mountains along the route towards Barahona, and the picturesque route through the Los Haises Naonal Park hills leading to the Samaná Peninsula and the North Coast.

The following land and air transport opons can help you travel traverse the country.

LAND TRANSPORT

Car Rental Various companies, including internaonal rental companies such as Naonal, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Thriy, Europecar, Hertz and Dollar offer their services at the main airports, tourist desnaons and towns. It is advisable to rent a vehicle to visit the desnaons and aracons that are located along the North Coast, the Samaná Peninsula, and for traveling around the variety of beaches in and La Romana.

Taxis This is a private transport service. Taxis can be found at airports and hotels and can also be arranged in advance. Taxis are a safe and reliable opon in Santo Domingo as well as in many inland towns. Lisngs can be found in the telephone directory.

Santo Domingo Metro The new modern Metro service began in 2009 from the municipality of Santo Domingo Norte up to the La Feria sector. It crosses the Máximo Gómez Avenue in a southerly direcon, then circles around in an east-west direcon along the Correa y Cidrón avenue, passing via the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, USAD. The route passes among important instuons and ends at the Center of Heroes (La Feria) where the Naonal Congress, the Town Hall of Santo Domingo and various government offices are located. A subway card costs RD$30 with recharge starng at RD$20, the value of each trip.

Metro Buses, Caribe Tours, Terra Bus and Bávaro Express Several private transport companies have modern and comfortable buses. The Metro Buses and Caribe Tours cost less than US$10 for trips of up to 140 miles.

Bávaro Express departs several mes a day serving the Eastern regions including Bávaro, Punta Cana and other nearby areas. Ensure that you take a coat, as these buses tend to keep their air condioning on. Terra Bus is a Dominican company that offers transport services on buses between Santo Domingo and Puerto Príncipe.

OMSA Buses These are large buses that travel along the main roads of Santo Domingo and Sanago, from 7:00 a.m. unl 9:00 p.m. The price of the cket ranges between RD$5 and RD$10 depending on whether you take one with or without air condioning.

Similarly, there are other smaller buses called guaguas (bus) or voladoras (fliers) that travel scheduled routes and circulate around the main streets and avenues, stopping where the passenger asks. The price for longer trips does not go over RD$25.

Public cars or “conchos” (speedsters) The transport mode called “concho cars” is very similar to the “guaguas” because they travel specific routes and stop at points requested by the passengers, for an average price of RD$15. Both in the capital and in towns and villages, you can also take a “carrera” and the price is negoable.

“Motoconcho” (Speed Bikes) Motorbikes, frequently used in the Dominican Republic, are great for traveling relavely short distances. The cost should be agreed beforehand, but should not be over RD$100 for a long trip.

AIR TRANSPORT

Helicopters In Punta Cana helicopters are a comfortable and speedy way of geng to know the area and its 32 miles of beaches. There are helicopter companies that offer transport to Santo Domingo and other desnaons, connecng different cies and tourist points.

Domesc flights There are local companies that fly scheduled flights throughout the country. Six main domesc airports serve the various regions.

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE TOWNS AND CITIES OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

SANTO DOMINGO Cofresi – 10 mins – 4 miles Barahona – 3 hours – 124 miles La Romana – 5 hours 30 mins – 199 miles Bayahibe – 2 hours – 87 miles Playa Dorada – 10 mins – 3 miles – 30 mins – 22 miles Punta Cana – 7 hours 30 mins – 265 miles Jarabacoa – 2 hours – 97 miles Samaná – 3 hours 30 mins – 131 miles Juan Dolia – 40 mins – 40 miles Sanago – 1 hour 30 mins – 43 miles La Romana – 1 hour 45 mins – 68 miles Santo Domingo – 3 hours 30mins – 135 miles Puerto Plata – 3 hours 30 mins –134 miles Sosúa –20 mins – 16 miles Punta Cana – 3 hours 30 mins – 127 miles Samaná – 2 hours 15 mins – 152 miles PUNTA CANA Sanago – 2 hours – 96 miles Barahona – 7 hours 30 mins – 255 miles Bayahibe – 1 hour 45 mins – 47 miles PUERTO PLATA Boca Chica – 3 hours – 105 miles Barahona – 7 hours – 227 miles Jarabacoa – 5 hours 30 mins – 227 miles Cabarete – 30 mins – 22 miles Juan Dolio – 2 hours 45 mins – 93 miles La Romana – 1 hour 45 mins – 65 miles Sanago – 4 hours – 161 miles Puerto Plata – 7 hours 30 mins – 265 miles Santo Domingo – 1 hr 45 mins – 68 miles Samaná – 5 hours 30 mins – 283 miles Sanago – 5 hours 30 mins – 224 miles SAMANA Santo Domingo – 3 hours 30 mins – 127 miles Barahona – 5 hours – 158 miles Bayahibe – 4 hours – 85 miles LA ROMANA Boca Chica – 2 hours – 68 miles Barahona – 5 hrs 30 mins – 172 miles Jarabacoa – 3 hours 30 mins – 167 miles Bayahibe – 20 mins – 11 miles Juan Dolio – 2 hours – 66 miles Boca Chica – 1 hour– 31.5 miles La Romana – 3 hours 45 mins – 71 miles Jarabacoa – 4 hours – 143 miles Puerto Plata – 2 hours 30 mins – 131 miles Juan Dolio – 40 mins – 35 miles Punta Cana – 5 hours 30 mins – 283 miles Puerto Plata – 5 hrs 30 mins – 175 miles Sanago – 2 hours 30 mins – 110 miles Punta Cana – 1 hr 45 mins – 65 miles Santo Domingo – 2 hours 15 mins – 135 miles Samana – 3 hrs 45 mins – 71 miles

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