Santo Domingo to San Juan by ferry
San Juan lies 399 km (248 mi) east of Santo Domingo, 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.
| Santo Domingo | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
| Population | 2.2 million | 418,140 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Port | Port of Santo Domingo | Port of San Juan |
What changes when you arrive in San Juan
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Puerto Rico: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes ++1-787 and 1-939; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Santo Domingo to San Juan
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Staying in San Juan
Our booking partner lists 818 places to stay in San Juan. Of the 552 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (215), and 3 are five-star. Across 175 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 89,214 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in San Juan
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Common questions
How far is San Juan from Santo Domingo?
399 km (248 mi) in a straight line, east of Santo Domingo; by road roughly 487 km (303 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo to San Juan 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 Santo Domingo and San Juan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Juan?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Juan?
Our booking partner lists 818 places to stay in San Juan, 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.