Bani → Rio San Juan

How to get from Bani to Rio San Juan

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo → Bani

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Quick answer

There is no direct bus from Bani to Rio San Juan: the real route goes through Cabarete. That means two buses and about 9 h 5 min of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with checked schedules is below.

Guía TurísticaGuagualine editorial desk

Duration9 h 5 min
Distance360 km
Local fareRD$1100-1250

The real itinerary, leg by leg

Leave at least one hour between legs: each schedule is verified separately and the connection is not guaranteed by the operators. If you prefer, ask us for the full trip and we solve it as a single booking.

Leg 1: Bani → Cabarete

Last verified: 2026-09-04 · Combinación Guaguas Costa Norte + Caribe Tours + Guaguas del Sur

Initial research data. We confirm by phone with the operator before every sale.

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:00CombinedBani minibus stopRequest
07:00CombinedBani minibus stopRequest
08:00CombinedBani minibus stopRequest
09:00CombinedBani minibus stopRequest
10:00 48 h cutoffCombinedBani minibus stop

Combined itinerary: 06:00 bus to Santo Domingo, 08:45 bus to Puerto Plata and 14:00 bus to Cabarete. There is no direct bus, we sort out the connection between stops for you.

The last departure of the day is never sold with a Guagualine booking: if your bus fails there must always be a later departure as plan B.

Local schedules and prices are indicative and can change without notice from the operator. We verify them before confirming every booking.

See schedule and book: Bani → Cabarete

Leg 2: Cabarete → Rio San Juan

Last verified: 2026-09-04 · estimación propia sobre la línea conocida

Initial research data. We confirm by phone with the operator before every sale.

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:30Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
08:00Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
09:30Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
11:00Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
12:30Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
14:00Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
15:30Guaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stopRequest
17:00 48 h cutoffGuaguas Costa NorteCabarete minibus stop

Minibuses roughly every 30-60 minutes, from 6:30 to 17:00. Exact times pending phone confirmation.

The last departure of the day is never sold with a Guagualine booking: if your bus fails there must always be a later departure as plan B.

Local schedules and prices are indicative and can change without notice from the operator. We verify them before confirming every booking.

See schedule and book: Cabarete → Rio San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Bani to Rio San Juan?
No. The real route goes through Cabarete, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 9 h 5 min of travel time, plus the connection.
How much does it cost to get from Bani to Rio San Juan?
Adding both legs, the local fare is around RD$1100-1250 in cash. Ask us for the full trip and we confirm a fixed price before you pay.
Can I buy the bus ticket online?
Local operators may sell at the ticket window, by phone or in cash. Guagualine handles the assisted booking: we verify availability, manage the ticket with the operator and send you a private confirmation link.

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