La Romana → Samana

How to get from La Romana to Samana

Quick answer

There is no direct bus from La Romana to Samana: the real route goes through Santo Domingo. That means two buses and about 4 h 15 min of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with verified schedules is below.

Duration4 h 15 min
Distance245 km
Local fareRD$850-950

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: La Romana → Santo Domingo

Last verified: 2026-07-20 · Caribe Tours

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:30Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana
08:30Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana
10:30Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana
13:00Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana
15:00Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana
17:00 48 h cutoffCaribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal La Romana

Representative departures. Confirm exact times by phone before selling.

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: La Romana → Santo Domingo

Leg 2: Santo Domingo → Samana

Last verified: 2026-07-20 · Caribe Tours

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
07:00Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal Santo Domingo
11:00Caribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal Santo Domingo
15:00 48 h cutoffCaribe ToursCaribe Tours Terminal Santo Domingo

Roughly every 4 hours. Confirm by phone.

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: Santo Domingo → Samana

Ask us for the full trip

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from La Romana to Samana?
No. The real route goes through Santo Domingo, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 4 h 15 min of travel time, plus the connection.
How much does it cost to get from La Romana to Samana?
Adding both legs, the local fare is around RD$850-950 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 only sell at the ticket window or collect cash on board. Guagualine is the way to book this trip online: we reserve and pay your seat with the operator and send you a QR voucher.

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