San Juan to Santo Domingo by ferry
Santo Domingo lies 399 km (248 mi) west of San Juan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 399 km (248 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 6 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| San Juan | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 418,140 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Port | Port of San Juan | Port of Santo Domingo |
What changes when you arrive in Santo Domingo
Crossing from Puerto Rico into Dominican Republic: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (DOP); the dialling code becomes ++1-809 and 1-829; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from San Juan 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.
Book a hotel in Santo Domingo
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo from San Juan?
399 km (248 mi) in a straight line, west of San Juan; by road roughly 487 km (303 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Juan to Santo Domingo by ferry?
About 12 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Juan and Santo Domingo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santo Domingo?
The Peso (DOP).
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 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.