Cheapest transfer/car service from POP/SQG to Las Terrenas hotels?

The Creature said:

I am trying to figure out how to get to Las Terrenas in the next couple of months. Since flying into the local airport from JFK is now but a dream, I am looking at some other options. You can fly into POP or SDQ and get a car service but they are pushing $350-400 roundtrip.

Short of getting on the guagua, has anyone come up with any more reasonable options? Thanks!

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there are no options i can think of outside of a guagua.

There is the option of the Bus.
Transportes Las Terenas goes from the Toll road entrance and from PP to LT. Daytime only and more departures from SDQ toll road stop.

JFK to STI



If you get in late, you can spend the night in Santiago.

Early next morning take the bus to Las Terrenas.

If you get in early: There are three or four departures in the morning and two or three in the afternoon.

It is cheap, safe and you get to see the countryside at a dirt cheap price.

Hope this helps. I can get more precise details if you want. Just give me a holler. HB

The Creature said:

Hmmm, the bus. Please tell me more. Thanks for any info.

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Transporte Las Terrenas has a 1:40 and 3PM bus that leaves Santo Domingo to Las Terrenas. You can pick up the bus at the bus station just before the entrance to the Santo Domingo/Samana Highway. When you arrive at SDQ you will need to take a taxi to the bus station. That will probably cost you about $25-35us dollars. The bus is about $12us dollars. The bus will take you all the way to Las Terrenas but you may have to find transportation from the station to wherever you are staying. Probably a moto, if you don't have too much luggage. The telephone number for the Santo Domingo Station is 809-240-5302. Just remember the bus leaves from here and probably takes about 20-30 minutes to reach the station where you will pick up the bus. The phone number for the Las Terrenas station is 809-687-1470. Also your best bet is to go to an ATM at the airport and get some pesos for the bus before grabbing a taxi. This plan all depends on when your flight arrives in the DR from NYC. Get an early flight if possible. Good luck and good travels.

@LTSteve do you know where the bus leaves from in Santo Domingo? Is this one of the larger buses?

Here is the latest information:

Linea Junior
P.F. Bon? #69
809 582 2134

Las Terrenas
6:45
11:30
3:00 p.m.



FYI P. F. Bon? means Pedro Francisco Bono. It is the street that goes past the emergency entrance to the Regional Hospital.

Any taxi driver knows it.

The fare is RD$300.00.

When I called, the fellow said that it is best to call ahead to reserve a seat, or get there early.

Hope this helps in your planning.

Remember, this is in Santiago (STI)...NOT Santo Domijngo!!

Cordially,

HB

NOTE: Taxi fares (Uber) are in the 500-800 peso range. Almost the same for a taxi, if you negotiate.

They have upgraded some of the buses to large coaches, not sure which departures. Otherwise, the medium large coaches used. Buses originate in SD near the Parque and stop at the Toll road entrance bus stop. Call them to ensure a seat as first and last buses are often full.

bigbird said:

@LTSteve do you know where the bus leaves from in Santo Domingo? Is this one of the larger buses?

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bigbird said:

@LTSteve do you know where the bus leaves from in Santo Domingo? Is this one of the larger buses?

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Call the number that I posted and I'm sure that someone at the station in SD can give you an address.

You asked for the cheapest way to get to Las Terrenas. Why just POP or SDQ?? Especially when STI is a nicer and more comfortable airport for arrivals and departures? If you come JFK to STI, your cost out to Las Terrenas will be between 1000 PESOS, and 3000 PESOS, not, repeat NOT, US$225 or RD$10,000!!!!

The only difference is if you get here too late to catch a bus out there on the day you arrive and have to spend a nice night at a small hotel like the Los Jardines. Otherwise, you arrive, pay like RD$500 to a Uber or taxi (well maybe up to 800), get on the bus (RD$300), and you are in Las Terrenas before dark!

But you go ahead and book on Expedia.....it will cost you dearly...


HB, who wonders why people ask and then don't listen. I do hope that there are some extenuating circumstances, like he just HAS to fly into POP or SDQ...