PUJ Airport Transfer to Bayahibe & La Romana 2026: Prices, Route & Drive Times

Bayahibe and La Romana are the gateway to Cotubanamá National Park and Saona Island. They sit 60-75 min from PUJ, but they're a popular destination for travelers chasing quieter beaches, Catalina Island snorkel and quick access to the #1 excursion in the country. This 2026 guide covers prices, drive times, route and how to combine your transfer with the Saona tour.

Where is Bayahibe and how you get there from PUJ

Bayahibe is a coastal town in southeast Dominican Republic, 65 km from PUJ along the Autopista del Coral heading south. La Romana sits 10 km closer on the same road. The highway is toll (included in the transfer), dual carriageway, in perfect shape. The route passes through San Rafael del Yuma and ends at the Bayahibe roundabout. Major resorts: Dreams La Romana, Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Catalonia Bayahibe, Be Live Bayahibe, Viva Wyndham Dominicus.

2026 prices — PUJ to Bayahibe / La Romana

Private SUV (1-6 pax): from $110 USD. Private van (7-14 pax): from $145 USD. Sprinter VIP (up to 19 pax): from $210 USD. Flat rate per vehicle, includes tolls (~$10 each way), taxes, water, child seats and meet & greet. La Romana is the same price as Bayahibe. Casa de Campo Resort same rate.

Drive times by resort

Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus: 65-75 min. Dreams La Romana: 70-80 min. Catalonia Royal Bayahibe: 65-75 min. Be Live Collection Canoa: 70-80 min. Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach / Palace: 65-75 min. Casa de Campo Resort: 60-70 min. La Romana Cruise Port (for cruise embark/disembark): 55-65 min. If you arrive by cruise at La Romana, we can pick you up at the dock.

Combine transfer with Saona Island tour

Bayahibe is the departure port for Saona Island — Punta Cana's #1 excursion. Many clients ask for the combo: private transfer PUJ → Bayahibe + Saona tour + return transfer. That replaces the operator's shared bus (which stops at 8 hotels before the port) and gets you to the boat fresh. Ask for the combined package when booking.

La Romana cruise port — dock pickup

If you arrive in DR by cruise ship (MSC, Costa, Carnival) at La Romana port, we can take you to your hotel, to Bayahibe or back to the airport. Pickup is direct at the dock with a personalized sign. Ideal if you combine a cruise with a hotel stay or a same-day land tour.

Tips for this long route

1) The highway has services every 20 km (gas, restroom, café) if you need to stop. 2) Night arrivals are completely safe but heavy after an international flight — a comfortable SUV makes the difference. 3) For a morning departure flight, leave the hotel 4.5 hours ahead. 4) If you land at Santo Domingo (SDQ) instead of PUJ, Bayahibe is closer (1h45). 5) Bring extra water and snacks for kids.

Book your transfer to Bayahibe

Use the button at the end (pre-filled PUJ → Bayahibe). We can also quote SDQ → Bayahibe if your flight lands in Santo Domingo. For cruise or yacht arrival, message us on WhatsApp with the ship name and arrival time.