Caribe Tours Bus?

baileyboy · #1 10-29-2006, 02:38 PM

How much from Puerto Plata to Sto Domingo, for one person?
And is it the same cost going back?

He will be going on one day, returning on a different day, will this make a difference?

Thanks
Lisa

Ken · #2 10-29-2006, 02:49 PM

It is presently RD$270 to SD from Sosua, so from POP will be a little less than that. Same price either way. When he returns makes no difference. There are no round trip tickets. You buy a one way ticket for each trip at the time of the trip.

abe · #3 10-30-2006, 08:20 AM

I took this bus from Sosua to the capital and back less than two weeks ago. It is the single most efficient thing in the country. Left precisely on time, was comfortable and clean, although you might consider a wrap because it's very well air-conditioned. The biggest bargain in the country, bar none. And, yes, that's the price. You will be able to stop and eat en route--but the food is twice the price of the ticket!

AnnaC · #4 10-30-2006, 08:48 AM

And may I add that they do indeed leave on time.

It's a 4 hour trip from Sosua and there's two stops in Santiago, one of which is a 30 min stop but straight through after that.

dv8 · #5 10-30-2006, 09:06 AM

get the earliest bus possible to avoid traffic jams in SD, it took me longer to come back (on afternoon bus) then to get there (from POP, first bus).
take socks and jacket, it fricking cold in those buses!

SKY · #6 10-30-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AnnaC

And may I add that they do indeed leave on time.

It's a 4 hour trip from Sosua and there's two stops in Santiago, one of which is a 30 min stop but straight through after that.

It also stops in La Vega, and it take closer to 4 1/2 hours. If you take Metro from Puerta Plata to SD it takes only 3 hours. Cost 300 RD.

HOWMAR · #7 10-30-2006, 09:12 AM

And don't sit in the front row of the right side where you can see out the windshield unless you premedicate. The bus drivers operate under the Dominican traffic law of "The biggest vehicle has the right-of-way". On my last trip, I don't think the driver touched the brakes other than to stop at the terminals.

planner · #8 10-30-2006, 09:44 AM

From Puerto Plata the price is 240 RD each way. The trip takes 3 hours and 45 minutes (barring accidents or other issues) The bus is rarely late and Howmar is very correct - dont' sit where you can see out the front window - bloody scary. They drive to arrive on time!

You only buy a one way ticket and return when you choose. You can however, buy your ticket in advance. This is recommended on weekends and holiday times as the buses do fill up! And yes take a jacket / sweater and socks. I froze last time I was on the bus.

I find the major difference between Caribe and Metro to be the location of the terminal in Santo Domingo. Depending where I am going in SD, I will choose the bus I want. Caribe tours goes more in town and Metro is in Naco/Piancini area. (hope I spelled that right)

abe · #9 10-30-2006, 07:38 PM

On my trip recently, the windshield of the bus was screened from view with a curtain. No doubt to keep it dark enough to watch tv and to help the A/C, but the side benefit was that no one saw the highway except the driver.

Hillbilly · #10 10-31-2006, 07:26 AM

Metro has apparently changed their policy: Tickets can only be purchased for a precise time of departure. They have a little sign there telling you about this...

It is a value: $240 pesos x 2 = $480
Two taxis @$100/125 = $250
Total: $730

Gasoline for a round trip to Santo Domingo = 10 gallons at $140 = $1400!!

Rough figures but you get the idea..

HB