Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo by bus
Santo Domingo lies 169 km (105 mi) south-east of Puerto Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 206 km (128 mi) of road.
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| Puerto Plata | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 146,000 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
Where to book buses from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo
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Staying in Santo Domingo
Our booking partner lists 840 places to stay in Santo Domingo. Of the 422 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (192), and 14 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 89,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo from Puerto Plata?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Plata; by road roughly 206 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo by bus?
About 3 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo?
Our booking partner lists 840 places to stay in Santo Domingo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.