Las Galeras → Puerto Plata

How to get from Las Galeras to Puerto Plata

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: Samana → Las Galeras

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from $19.95 USD per person Date subject to availability

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Estimated price per person. 10% off for 5 or more people. We check availability and the final price before payment. A request does not hold a seat.

Quick answer

There is no direct bus from Las Galeras to Puerto Plata: the real route goes through Samana. That means two buses and about 8 h of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with checked schedules is below.

Guía TurísticaGuagualine editorial desk

Duration8 h

Distance375 km

Local fareRD$1250-1350

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: Las Galeras → Samana

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

Initial research data, with no seat confirmed. We check timetables and availability before payment.

Departure	Operator	Terminal
06:30	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
08:00	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
09:30	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
11:00	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
12:30	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
14:00	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
15:30	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras minibus stop	Request
17:00 Subject to availability	Guaguas Samaná	Las Galeras 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 not offered through Guagualine. A later departure may help if there is a disruption, subject to availability and operator conditions.

Indicative timetables from initial research. They are not seat inventory. We check availability and the final price for your date before payment.

See schedule and book: Las Galeras → Samana

Leg 2: Samana → Puerto Plata

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

Initial research data, with no seat confirmed. We check timetables and availability before payment.

Departure	Operator	Terminal
07:00	Combined	-	Request
09:00	Combined	-	Request
11:00 Subject to availability	Combined	-

Combined itinerary: 07:00 bus to Santo Domingo and 13:00 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 not offered through Guagualine. A later departure may help if there is a disruption, subject to availability and operator conditions.

Indicative timetables from initial research. They are not seat inventory. We check availability and the final price for your date before payment.

See schedule and book: Samana → Puerto Plata

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Las Galeras to Puerto Plata?

No. The real route goes through Samana, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 8 h of travel time, plus the connection.

How much does it cost to get from Las Galeras to Puerto Plata?

Request assisted booking for the legs. We review the connection and send the final price and conditions before payment. Travel between stops is your responsibility and costs extra.

Can I buy the bus ticket online?

You can request assisted booking with Guagualine. We check availability and the final price before requesting payment. The booking is confirmed when the operator issues the ticket and we send you the details.