Photo of the Alcázar de Colón, the Columbus Palace you can get to on a Cocotours transfer from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

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Travelling from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: Your Complete Guide

Photo of a Cocotours van used on transfers from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

Whether you need an airport transfer or a sightseeing tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, Cocotours makes it easy and convenient:

Private Transfer from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

Experience our reliable door-to-door service from Punta Cana airport (or hotel, villa, or condo) to your destination in Santo Domingo. We operate our own vehicles 24/7, rain or shine. The journey from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo takes about two and a half hours in our comfortable air-conditioned vans or buses, passing through La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica en route.



Private Tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

Embark on a historic adventure with our private tour, exploring the oldest city in the New World. Discover the rich history and culture of Santo Domingo with our expert guides. Learn more about our private Santo Domingo city tour.

Group Tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

Join our full-day guided sightseeing tour of Santo Domingo and experience the city's highlights with fellow travelers. .

Our featured excursion from Santo Domingo:

Private tour to Saona Island from Santo Domingo

Discover the enchanting Isla Saona on an unforgettable day trip! Depart from Punta Cana on a scenic catamaran or speedboat journey through turquoise Caribbean waters. Relax on pristine beaches, explore the island’s vibrant natural beauty, and unwind with refreshing tropical drinks and a delicious buffet lunch. Encounter diverse marine life in crystal-clear natural pools, perfect for snorkeling or swimming.

This paradise retreat offers the ultimate escape, blending adventure, relaxation, and stunning scenery. Ideal for families, friends, or couples, this Saona Island excursion promises an unforgettable Dominican experience—one of our most popular tours, not to be missed!

For budget-conscious travelers, the companies Expreso Punta Cana and Aptpra offers several daily departures from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, and vice versa The last bus departs from Verón in Punta Cana at 4:20 pm, approximately a 20-minute ride from Punta Cana airport.

So, if your flight lands in Punta Cana after 2 pm, you may not be able to catch the last bus. In this case, consider using Cocotours to reach Higüey (a 40-minute drive from Punta Cana airport), where you can catch one of the frequent APTPRA buses to Santo Domingo, running every 15-20 minutes until the last departure just after 8 pm.