Means of transport Santo Domingo

The capital's main airport, very similar to the major international airports, is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. To get downtown: cab, bus (irregular and inconvenient, as they stop at the end of Avenida Las Américas and don't go as far as the colonial zone), or VTC if you have Internet access. There is no departure tax if your stay is less than 31 days. If you stay from 1 to 3 months, you'll have to pay an additional $3,500, $5,600 from 3 to 9 months, and $7,000 from 9 months to 1 year.

It is one of the most known companies of the capital. From the international airport, it offers trips to Punta Cana (US$ 200), La Romana (US$ 135), Samana (US$ 190) and the colonial area of Santo Domingo (US$ 50). In spite of the reputation of the company, it is advised to always ask the price of the race before getting on board, in order to avoid bad surprises. But a priori, no problem with Apolo Taxi. A proven Dominican agency and very useful in many circumstances. Reservation on line or by phone.

This small, modern airport in the north of the city serves domestic routes: business and tourist flights leave daily for the main cities of the country. The Dr Joaquin Balaguer airport also offers international flights, but only to the Caribbean. Be careful, the road to get there is not well signposted. Do not hesitate to ask for directions, the locals will tell you how to get there.

Caribe Tours serves all the country's tourist centers and major cities, with very frequent connections. You can check timetables and bus status, and book your tickets on the website (it's sometimes a little difficult to book a journey from a city other than Santo Domingo, so if you're travelling in the opposite direction, go to one of the company's counters at the bus station). Caribe Tours is a reliable, economical and relatively comfortable way to travel around the island.

For more than 30 years, this bus company has been serving Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Casa de Campo. It is possible to book a whole bus (capacity of 58, 54 or 16 passengers) or to ask for particular services during a musical tour for example. The Autobuses Metro website provides all the information you need for a successful trip: bus timetables, traffic information, online booking, etc. The bus routes run regularly and the buses are comfortable. You can be sure of a smooth journey.

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José Rafael transports you wherever you wish in Santo Domingo and ensures transfer from/to the airport 24 h/24.

A company belonging to a large group, and with a modern fleet of small aircraft, which specialized in 2016 on scheduled flights to Haiti. Air Century has also recently started offering numerous charter flights to other airports in the Caribbean: St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao and Havana. A timely solution to undertake a trip within the trip! Visit the company's website to take advantage of the best offers and benefit from any promotional offers.

The guaguas are small public transport buses, with very affordable prices and a very typical atmosphere, which serve the whole country. Departures are usually from Santo Domingo's Parque Independencia station, or from Parque Enriquillo. Depending on fares and timetables, you may or may not have air-conditioning, which is very useful if you're taking a long journey... Please note that if your luggage takes up a seat, you will be charged for an additional seat. For journeys as close as possible to the daily lives of local residents.

Two lines are currently in operation. Line 1 serves 16 stations, or 14 km, between Centro de los Heroes (south) and Mama Tingo (north). Line 2 serves 18 stations, or 13.9 km, between Marià Montez in the west and Concepcion Bona in the northeast. Stations are identified by their large blue capital "M". The metro runs every day, and is reliable and modern.

Four new lines are planned for the coming years. Three French companies won the tender: Alstom, Thalès and Siemens, and the CIM/TSO consortium.

Connected to the metro, fast and comfortable, the Teleférico Santo Domingo carries 4 million passengers a year. After the first line opened in 2018 (the very first urban cable car line in the Caribbean), a second line was inaugurated in May 2023. With just one ticket, you can cross practically the whole city in 20 minutes. Its four stations (Charles de Gaulle, Sabana Perdida, Los Tres Brazos and Gualey) link 23 districts in the west of the capital. Say good-bye to traffic jams, get up high and enjoy the incredible views.