Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperón airport serves the north coast, from Puerto Plata to Cabarete. If you fly in there, or combine a few days on the north coast with Las Terrenas, here is how to arrange the road transfer.
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<h2>The airport</h2>
<p>Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), run by Aerodom, serves the north coast. According to the official tourism website, it is close to the city of Puerto Plata and to destinations such as Cofresí, Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete.</p>
<h2>From the airport or from the north coast</h2>
<p>You can request the transfer as you get off the plane, or from your accommodation in Puerto Plata, Sosúa or Cabarete if you are combining a few days on the north coast with your stay in Las Terrenas. Give us the exact starting point. For the trip in the other direction from Las Terrenas, see <a href="/en/las-terrenas-to-cabarete/" rel="noopener">Las Terrenas – Cabarete</a>.</p>
<h2>How long does it take?</h2>
<p>We have found no reliable published distance or journey time between Puerto Plata and Las Terrenas. The figures that circulate come from booking platforms or blogs we cannot verify, so we do not repeat them. The carrier gives you an estimate when confirming.</p>
<h2>Your options</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Private transfer</strong>: door to door, with no changes. See <a href="/en/airport-transfers-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">airport transfers</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Long-distance ride with stops</strong>: useful if you want lunch on the way or need to drop someone off in another town. See <a href="/en/long-distance-rides-las-terrenas/" rel="noopener">long-distance rides</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Public transport</strong>: we have not verified any bus and guagua combination between Puerto Plata and Las Terrenas; check the <a href="/en/bus-guagua-schedules/" rel="noopener">verified schedules</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tolls</h2>
<p>We have found no official source listing the tolls on this route. If the driver uses a toll road, ask whether the amount is included in the price.</p>
<h2>What to put in your request</h2>
<ul>
<li>flight number and arrival time, or your departure address on the north coast;</li>
<li>adults and children, with ages, and a child seat if needed;</li>
<li>suitcases, surfboards or kites, bikes;</li>
<li>your address in Las Terrenas;</li>
<li>whether you need the return trip: if so, give the time of your departing flight so the carrier can plan the departure with a safety margin.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Arrival tips</h2>
<ul>
<li>Keep WhatsApp on when you land and let the driver know if your flight is delayed.</li>
<li>Only get into the confirmed vehicle and never pay a stranger in advance.</li>
<li>Agree the total price and currency before you leave.</li>
<li>Travelling with children? Ask for a seat in your request: according to INTRANT, Law 63-17 provides for a child seat up to age 6 and a booster up to 12.</li>
<li>In an emergency, call 911.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Request your transfer</h2>
<p><a href="/en/request/" rel="noopener">Ask for a price</a>: only your WhatsApp number is required, and our team replies during its working hours about the price and a carrier's availability. See also the other <a href="/en/routes/" rel="noopener">routes</a>, the <a href="/en/carriers/" rel="noopener">directory</a> and our <a href="/en/guides/" rel="noopener">guides</a>. For a long stay in Las Terrenas, <a href="https://casaterrenas.com/" rel="noopener">casaterrenas.com</a> offers long-term rentals.</p>
