[Jdaking]

I have done some research on various websites but have not gotten an answer. Hope someone can help me here. I am flying to Punta Cana on Saturday and would like to go to Santo Domingo as soon as landed. I will be arriving Punta Cana at noon. Is the easiest way (beside taxi direct to SD) to get to SD is take a taxi from the airport to the town Higuey, and then bus to SD? Can someone please confirm it, where should I get off in Higuey for the bus to SD. How long and how much is the taxi cost to Higuey?

Thanking in advance