Is it possible to just walk from the SDQ airport out to the hiway to catch a bus to boca chica? I only have one small handbag to carry. Taxi to boca is probably $25 now, such a short distance away seems like rip off.
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Walk to Highway from airport?
How is your Spanish?
Walk upstairs to the departures dropoff.
Grab a Publico dropping off passengers.
Chances are pretty good you can get a ride for US$10 to BC.
A "Taxi Turistico" will not risk his license picking you up from arrivals but a publico will take you.
Another trick is grabbing the Pietro Tours Bus that is 3/4 empty going to Hamaca for $5! That goes right in the drivers pocket.
Walk upstairs to the departures dropoff.
Grab a Publico dropping off passengers.
Chances are pretty good you can get a ride for US$10 to BC.
A "Taxi Turistico" will not risk his license picking you up from arrivals but a publico will take you.
Another trick is grabbing the Pietro Tours Bus that is 3/4 empty going to Hamaca for $5! That goes right in the drivers pocket.
Tamborista said:
Or, if your spanish is decent, you can grab a motoconcho if you walk a little ways to the right of arrivals terminal, just past where the airport building ends. There are ususally a few guys waiting. The cost is like $60RD. Its a short trip to the autopista. They can leave you right where you can catch a guagua to boca chica. But you have to know where to stop the guagua. I wouldn't try this if you have big luggage.
If it is only you alone traveling, grabbing the Hamaca bus as suggested above is a better bet. Personally, I might try this when I go.
Share a fare
You would melt trying to walk from the airport terminal to the hiway, you would get a far as the airport parking exit and meltdown would begin. Best bet as mentioned is hook up with an exiting tour bus or begin to walk to the hiway, most likely someone will stop and offer a ride for a negotiable price.
Also, if you are not bashful; ask some of your fellow passengers if any are headed to B.C., offer to share a fare and ride with them.
Regards,
PJT
You would melt trying to walk from the airport terminal to the hiway, you would get a far as the airport parking exit and meltdown would begin. Best bet as mentioned is hook up with an exiting tour bus or begin to walk to the hiway, most likely someone will stop and offer a ride for a negotiable price.
Also, if you are not bashful; ask some of your fellow passengers if any are headed to B.C., offer to share a fare and ride with them.
Regards,
PJT
motoconcho is the way to go
to get to the highway. The price should not be more then 20 pesos and if they want more look for another one as 20 is the normal price. Once on the highway all you need to do is flag down the bus that says Boca Chica on the front and they will stop no matter where you are standing. To make it easier stand where other people are standing and watch for your bus. Very simple and I have done it many times. It was once 5 pesos but now I pay 20 maybe 25 but never more then that. My trips have been to El Seybo and BC is a lot closer.
to get to the highway. The price should not be more then 20 pesos and if they want more look for another one as 20 is the normal price. Once on the highway all you need to do is flag down the bus that says Boca Chica on the front and they will stop no matter where you are standing. To make it easier stand where other people are standing and watch for your bus. Very simple and I have done it many times. It was once 5 pesos but now I pay 20 maybe 25 but never more then that. My trips have been to El Seybo and BC is a lot closer.
billydesmond said:
Taxis aren't all that expensive from SDQ to Boca Chica; $18 seems to be the official price. That's what it has cost me the last 5 trips.
To each his own I suppose, but when I arrive at SDQ after some 12 hours flight time and waiting in airports my patience is about gone. I get a taxi, make a stop on the way for essential supplies (Brugal, Barcelo, Coke, and water) then on to BC for a good night of relaxation.
Swede