Buses to Santo Domingo
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Santo Domingo, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo to San Pedro de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 62 km (38 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Santo Domingo to La Romana | Dominican Republic | 98 km (61 mi) | about 2 h |
| Santo Domingo to San Francisco de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 99 km (61 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Santo Domingo to La Vega | Dominican Republic | 107 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Santo Domingo to Salvaleón de Higüey | Dominican Republic | 126 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Santo Domingo to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Santo Domingo to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | 157 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | 169 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.