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Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) transfer guide: distance, travel time and fixed prices to 7 destinations

How long does it take from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to your hotel, how far is it and what does a private transfer cost? Every destination in one table, plus a comparison of private transfer, taxi and shuttle.

Last updated: 26.10.2026Source: Transferise route and price data4 min read

7destinations with a fixed price
6 minto the nearest area: Punta Cana
€25per vehicle, not per person
7/24support, every day of the year

Distance, travel time and price from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Starting prices for the smallest vehicle; the exact price for your group and luggage appears when you search.

DestinationDistanceTimePrivateper vehicle
Punta Cana 3 km6 min €26 Book →
Cap Cana 11 km15 min €27 Book →
Cabeza de Toro 17 km21 min €27 Book →
Bávaro / Cortecito / Los Corales 20 km21 min €25 Book →
Arena Gorda / Macao 31 km31 min €32,25 Book →
Uvero Alto 43 km47 min €40 Book →
Bayahíbe / La Romana 76 km1 h 5 min €75 Book →

Distance and time are calculated by road from the airport to the centre of each area in normal traffic. Prices as of 26.10.2026.

Private transfer, taxi or shuttle?

What changes between the three ways to leave the airport.

RECOMMENDED

Private transfer

€25 per vehicle

Price fixed in advance, driver waiting with your name, door to door, only your group in the car.

Taxi

No booking needed, but the fare depends on the meter and traffic and there may be a queue at busy times.

Shared shuttle

Priced per person and cheaper for solo travellers, but it stops at several hotels and leaves at set times.

Good to know on arrival

Meeting point: After passport control and baggage claim, your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name.

Flight changes: Add your flight number when you book so the driver can plan around your actual landing time.

Child seats & extras: Child seats and other extras can be added during booking, so they are ready in the car.

Payment: Pay the driver in cash on arrival or online, depending on the options shown at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cabeza de Toro?

About 21 min for 17 km in normal traffic. A private transfer starts from €27 per vehicle.

How long is the transfer from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Arena Gorda / Macao?

About 31 min for 31 km in normal traffic. A private transfer starts from €32,25 per vehicle.

Which destination is the closest to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)?

Punta Cana is the closest: about 3 km, roughly 6 min by car.

Is the price per person?

No. Private transfers are priced per vehicle, so the price stays the same for your whole group up to the vehicle’s capacity. Shared shuttles, where available, are priced per person.

What if my flight is delayed?

Enter your flight number when booking. The driver plans the pickup around your actual landing time.

How do I pay?

You can pay the driver in cash on arrival or pay online, depending on the payment options shown at checkout.

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