How to get from Santo Domingo Airport SDQ to Rio San Juan Dominican Republic
If you are wondering how to get from Santo Domingo to Rio San Juan, I will inform you in this questionnaire all the ways to get to this small and touristic town in the Dominican Republic.
In this brief guide, we will show you the different ways to get from Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport SDQ to Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic. If you are planning a trip to the Caribbean, you will most likely arrive at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), as there are many direct flights from the United States, Canada, Europe and Central America and the Caribbean.
What is the distance and time from Santo Domingo Airport SDQ to Rio San Juan?
The estimated time from Las Americas Airport to Rio San Juan would be 0 hours and 65 minutes depending on the traffic during the trip, Bayahibe is approximately 29.2 km away and the trip is made at a road speed of 75-90 km per hour for passenger safety.
Information about transportation from Santo Domingo Airport to Rio San Juan
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is located about 17 km east of Santo Domingo. You can fly directly to Santo Domingo from numerous cities in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America and the Caribbean. We always check this website to see if there is a direct connection to our destination.
Las Americas Airport SDQ has 1 terminal, even if your flight is domestic or international, you will arrive at Terminal 1. Once you have cleared immigration and collected your luggage, go through customs and head for the exit.
Before leaving the terminal, we recommend that you withdraw money from an ATM. In our experience, Banreservas and Banco Popular have the lowest commissions. They also allow us to convert money to Dominican pesos (DOP) in our accounts.
How to get to Rio San Juan from Santo Domingo Airport SDQ
Tip: It is always best to check if your hotel offers shuttle service from the airport.
How to get from Las Americas Airport to Rio San Juan by bus
Public Bus (The cheapest option to get to Rio San Juan)
Our favorite way to travel around the Dominican Republic is by bus. The buses are inexpensive, comfortable and allow you to get almost everywhere. Caribe Tours bus company operates only to the east of the Dominican Republic, so if you are here to travel around the Rio San Juan area Caribe Tours will be your most economical.
By bad luck, they do not offer service between Las Americas Airport only from downtown. When leaving the terminal, take a cab to the city of Santo Domingo to the Caribe Tours station where you can buy your ticket. With Caribe Tours the local cab from santo domingo airport will cost you USD$45, with dominican bus can go online for USD32 for 1-5 persons.
How to get from Las Americas Airport to Rio San Juan by Shuttle Shared Transfer
Shared Transfer (This option does not exist at the Las Americas Airport).
If it is your first time in Dominican Republic or you arrive late at night, we suggest you to book a private transfer from the airport to Santo Domingo. It is more convenient as it will drop you off safely at your hotel. However, we recommend the private transfer of DOMINICANBUS.
How to get from Santo Domingo Airport to Rio San Juan by local cab
Local Taxi (Use only if absolutely necessary), Another way to get to Rio San Juan from Las Americas airport is by cab. However, we do not recommend using this service unless you have no other option.
It is important to note that you should book your cab in advance, and if you simply hail one on the street, you will probably pay an inflated tourist fare. Cabs in Aerpuerto las Americas have a fixed fare system rather than a meter, so what you will pay will depend on your final destination. Therefore, cab scams are very common, as drivers charge higher prices to unsuspecting tourists. Be careful if it is your first time in the Dominican Republic or if you do not speak much Spanish.
Always ask to see the updated fare list, which they are required to have on hand, and do not get into a cab without knowing how much you will have to pay in the end. We also recommend carrying local currency or dollars and paying in cash. Overcharging on cards is also a common scam here. Check this website for updated rates.
How to get from Santo Domingo Airport to Rio San Juan by rented car
Car Rental (An excellent option if you are planning a road trip)
Finally, if you want to take a road trip in the Dominican Republic, you will want to rent a car at the Las Americas airport. There you will find local agencies and large car rental companies.
Having a car will give you the freedom to explore more of this beautiful Dominican Republic. Although we do not rent a car. However, if you do not plan to leave the hotel during your stay, in our opinion, renting a car will not compensate you for the expense.
How to get from Las Americas Airport to Rio San Juan by uber or indriver
The Uber or InDriver (This option is only economical in the city, but for long trips it is more expensive than regular cabs).
Take an uber or indriver to get to your hotel in Rio San Juan from Las Americas airport, so, depending on the location, it might not be cheaper.
Final considerations on how to get to Rio San Juan from Las Americas Airport.
As you can see, you have several options to get to Rio San Juan from SDQ Airport, depending on your needs and budget. We still think that taking the private transfer with Dominicanbus is the most practical, economical and simple, so you do not have the risk of missing your flight, get to your destination safely and have no surprise cost of cab service.
Where is Dominicanbus located?
DOMINICANBUS is available at all Dominican Republic airports with commercial offices in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
What is the price of a private transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Rio San Juan?
- The cost of the transfer depends on the number of passengers from 1 to 5 persons = US$195 depending on the number of passengers. SEE HERE
- DOMINICANBUS transfers can be booked up to 24 hours in advance, depending on availability on the WEB.
- Transfers in Dominicanbus can be paid by credit card, PAYPAL and also in cash when boarding directly to the driver.
- You can also pay in dollars but it will be more economical to pay in Dominican pesos.
You have a wide range of vehicles to choose from for your transfers from Santo Domingo to hotels or villas in Cabrera (or from Cabrera to Santo Domingo).
The main hotels or estimated places to travel to Cabrera from Santo Domingo Here you will see it:
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Bahia Principe Gran San Juan
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Hotel Bahi Blanca
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Villas las Puertas el Paraiso
- Transfer from Santo Domingo airport to The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Catalina Tropical Lodge
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Casablanca Hotel Cabrera
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Luna Hotel
- Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Vista Mar Malecon Hotel





