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Higuey → Puerto Plata

Higuey to Puerto Plata: distance, bus time and how to get there

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Higuey to Puerto Plata is about 380 km by road via Santo Domingo, and the two buses take around 7 h 35 min plus the connection (our estimate, so check it for your travel date). There is no direct bus: you change buses in Santo Domingo. We check the connection for your date. The leg by leg timetable is below.

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Duration7 h 35 min
Distance380 km

How far is Puerto Plata from Higuey?

Puerto Plata is about 380 km by road via Santo Domingo from Higuey. By bus it is two buses and around 7 h 35 min of travel time, plus the wait for the connection. That time is our estimate from the reference timetable, so check it for your travel date. We confirm the exact time with your ticket.

The real itinerary, leg by leg

Timetables and the connection need checking for your date. We review the time between legs when handling your request. We send the points in Google Maps. You make your own way to the next stop and pay separately for any transfer.

Leg 1: Higuey → Santo Domingo

  1. 06:30~10:153 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  2. 08:00~11:453 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  3. 09:30~13:153 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  4. 12:30~16:153 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  5. 14:00~17:453 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  6. 15:30~19:153 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest

Estimated times. We confirm the exact time when we arrange your booking.

See schedule and book: Higuey → Santo Domingo

Leg 2: Santo Domingo → Puerto Plata

  1. 06:00~10:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  2. 06:30~10:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  3. 07:00~11:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  4. 07:30~11:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  5. 08:00~12:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  6. 08:30~12:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  7. 09:00~13:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  8. 09:30~13:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  9. 10:00~14:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  10. 10:30~14:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  11. 11:00~15:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  12. 11:30~15:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  13. 12:00~16:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  14. 12:30~16:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  15. 13:00~17:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  16. 13:30~17:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  17. 14:00~18:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  18. 14:30~18:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  19. 15:00~19:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  20. 15:30~19:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  21. 16:00~20:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  22. 16:30~20:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  23. 17:00~21:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  24. 17:30~21:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  25. 18:00~22:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  26. 18:30~22:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  27. 19:00~23:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  28. 19:30~23:304 hSubject to availability

Estimated times. We confirm the exact time with your ticket.

See schedule and book: Santo Domingo → Puerto Plata

Frequently asked questions

How far is Puerto Plata from Higuey?
About 380 km by road via Santo Domingo. The bus takes around 7 h 35 min plus the connection, by our estimate.
How long is the bus from Higuey to Puerto Plata?
Around 7 h 35 min plus the connection (our estimate, so check it for your travel date). We confirm the exact time with your ticket.
How do I get from Higuey to Puerto Plata?
Take a bus from Higuey to Santo Domingo, then a second bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata. You make your own way between stops. A private transfer avoids the change.
Is there a direct bus from Higuey to Puerto Plata?
No. There is no direct bus. You change buses in Santo Domingo. We check the connection for your date.
How much is the bus from Higuey to Puerto Plata?
Each leg has its own price on its timetable page below. Taxi, Uber or a private transfer are booked and paid separately.
Can I book the Higuey to Puerto Plata bus online?
Yes. Book each leg online with Guagualine. We handle your tickets and check the connection, and if we cannot get your ticket, we refund the full amount.

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