Rio San Juan → Jarabacoa

How to get from Rio San Juan to Jarabacoa

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: Cabarete → Rio San Juan

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Quick answer

There is no direct bus from Rio San Juan to Jarabacoa: 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: Rio San Juan → Puerto Plata

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

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:30CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
08:00CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
09:30CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
11:00CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
12:30CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
14:00CombinedRío San Juan minibus stopRequest
15:30 48 h cutoffCombinedRío San Juan minibus stop

Combined itinerary: 06:30 bus to Cabarete and 09:00 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: Rio San Juan → Puerto Plata

Leg 2: Puerto Plata → Jarabacoa

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

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

DepartureOperatorTerminal
07:00CombinedCaribe Tours Terminal Puerto PlataRequest
08:45 48 h cutoffCombinedCaribe Tours Terminal Puerto Plata

Combined itinerary: 07:00 bus to Santiago, 10:00 bus to La Vega and 14:00 bus to Jarabacoa. 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 → Jarabacoa

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Rio San Juan to Jarabacoa?
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 Rio San Juan to Jarabacoa?
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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