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Puerto Plata → Higuey

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

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Puerto Plata to Higuey 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 Higuey from Puerto Plata?

Higuey is about 380 km by road via Santo Domingo from Puerto Plata. 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: Puerto Plata → Santo Domingo

  1. 05:30~09:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  2. 06:00~10:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  3. 06:30~10:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  4. 07:00~11:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  5. 07:30~11:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  6. 08:00~12:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  7. 08:30~12:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  8. 09:00~13:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  9. 09:30~13:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  10. 10:00~14:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  11. 10:30~14:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  12. 11:00~15:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  13. 11:30~15:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  14. 12:00~16:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  15. 12:30~16:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  16. 13:00~17:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  17. 13:30~17:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  18. 14:00~18:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  19. 14:30~18:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  20. 15:00~19:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  21. 15:30~19:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  22. 16:00~20:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  23. 16:30~20:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  24. 17:00~21:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  25. 17:30~21:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  26. 18:00~22:004 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  27. 18:30~22:304 hfrom$30 USDRequest
  28. 19:00~23:004 hSubject to availability

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

See schedule and book: Puerto Plata → Santo Domingo

Leg 2: Santo Domingo → Higuey

  1. 06:30~10:053 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  2. 08:30~12:053 h 35 minfrom$30 USDRequest
  3. 10:30~14:053 h 35 minSubject to availability

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

See schedule and book: Santo Domingo → Higuey

Frequently asked questions

How far is Higuey from Puerto Plata?
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 Puerto Plata to Higuey?
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 Puerto Plata to Higuey?
Take a bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo, then a second bus from Santo Domingo to Higuey. You make your own way between stops. A private transfer avoids the change.
Is there a direct bus from Puerto Plata to Higuey?
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 Puerto Plata to Higuey?
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 Puerto Plata to Higuey 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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