Jarabacoa → Rio San Juan

How to get from Jarabacoa to Rio San Juan

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: La Vega → Jarabacoa

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Quick answer

There is no direct bus from Jarabacoa to Rio San Juan: the real route goes through Puerto Plata. That means two buses and about 7 h 30 min of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with checked schedules is below.

Guía TurísticaGuagualine editorial desk

Duration7 h 30 min
Distance197 km
Local fareRD$850-1050

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: Jarabacoa → Puerto Plata

Last verified: 2026-09-04 · Combinación Caribe Tours

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
07:00CombinedJarabacoa minibus stopRequest
09:00CombinedJarabacoa minibus stopRequest
11:30 48 h cutoffCombinedJarabacoa minibus stop

Combined itinerary: 07:00 bus to La Vega, 09:00 bus to Santiago and 11:00 bus to Puerto Plata. 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: Jarabacoa → Puerto Plata

Leg 2: Puerto Plata → Rio San Juan

Last verified: 2026-09-04 · Combinación Guaguas Costa Norte

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
07:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
08:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
09:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
10:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
11:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
12:00CombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and CabareteRequest
13:00 48 h cutoffCombinedMinibus stop to Sosúa and Cabarete

Combined itinerary: 07:00 bus to Cabarete and 09:30 bus to Rio San Juan. 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: Puerto Plata → Rio San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Jarabacoa to Rio San Juan?
No. The real route goes through Puerto Plata, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 7 h 30 min of travel time, plus the connection.
How much does it cost to get from Jarabacoa to Rio San Juan?
Adding both legs, the local fare is around RD$850-1050 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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