Punta Cana → Rio San Juan

How to get from Punta Cana to Rio San Juan

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana → Santo Domingo

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from $24.95 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 Punta Cana to Rio San Juan: the real route goes through Puerto Plata. That means two buses and about 10 h 50 min of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with checked schedules is below.

Guía TurísticaGuagualine editorial desk

Duration10 h 50 min
Distance495 km
Local fareRD$1350-1550

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: Punta Cana → Puerto Plata

Last verified: 2026-07-20 · Combinación Expreso Bávaro + Caribe Tours

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
07:00CombinedCruce de Friusa Stop (Bavaro)Request

Combined itinerary via Santo Domingo with assisted connection. There is no direct bus.

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: Punta Cana → Puerto Plata

Leg 2: Puerto Plata → Rio San Juan

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

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

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 Subject to availabilityCombinedMinibus 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 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: Puerto Plata → Rio San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Punta Cana to Rio San Juan?
No. The real route goes through Puerto Plata, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 10 h 50 min of travel time, plus the connection.
How much does it cost to get from Punta Cana to Rio San Juan?
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.

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