Punta Cana to Puerto Plata by bus
Puerto Plata lies 275 km (171 mi) north-west of Punta Cana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 336 km (209 mi) of road.
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| Punta Cana | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 100,023 | 146,000 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
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Staying in Puerto Plata
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Plata from Punta Cana?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Punta Cana; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata by bus?
About 5 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Punta Cana and Puerto Plata?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.