Local bus (guagua)
The fare is around RD$650-750, paid in cash on board, in pesos. It cannot be reserved: you go to the stop and wait for the next departure.
Cabarete → Bonao
How to get from Cabarete to Bonao
Assisted booking for this route
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$39 USD
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Quick answer
There are 4 real ways to get from Cabarete to Bonao. The direct bus takes 5 h 30 min and the local fare is around RD$650-750, cash on board. With Guagualine you book a seat on that same bus online from $39 USD per person, with the schedule verified.
Last verified: 2026-09-04 · Combinación Guaguas Costa Norte + Caribe Tours
Initial research data. We confirm by phone with the operator before every sale.
Duration5 h 30 min
Distance165 km
Departures per day5
First departure07:00
Last departure11:00
Every option, compared
Guagualine (managed seat)
The same bus, with your seat confirmed in advance: from $39 USD per person, schedule verified by phone and someone to ask on WhatsApp in your own language.
Taxi or Uber
For the full trip the price soars and stops making sense. Where it truly helps is the last mile: hotel to the stop, or the stop to your accommodation.
Private transfer
Door to door at the time you choose, between $190 USD and $285 USD per vehicle. Worth it from 4 people or with lots of luggage.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct bus from Cabarete to Bonao?
Yes. The direct bus takes 5 h 30 min and has 5 departures a day: the first at 07:00 and the last at 11:00.
How much does it cost to get from Cabarete to Bonao?
The local fare is around RD$650-750, in cash. With Guagualine a managed seat starts at $39 USD per person, paid online in US dollars. A private transfer costs several times more and pays off from 4 travellers.
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.