Higuey → Rio San Juan

How to get from Higuey to Rio San Juan

Assisted booking in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana → Higuey

Issued ticket, management fee, bus points, Google Maps and WhatsApp support. You make your own way to the bus.

from $20 USD per person Date subject to availability
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  • Bus departure point, arrival point and Google Maps
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  • Travel concierge included: unlimited WhatsApp questions, worth 10 USD

Estimated price per person. 10% off for 5 or more people. We check availability and the final price before payment. A request does not hold a seat.

Quick answer

There is no direct bus from Higuey to Rio San Juan: the real route goes through Las Terrenas. That means two buses and about 11 h 25 min of travel time, plus the connection margin. The leg-by-leg itinerary with checked schedules is below.

Guía TurísticaGuagualine editorial desk

Duration11 h 25 min
Distance405 km
Local fareRD$1500-1800

The real itinerary, leg by leg

Timetables and the connection need checking for your date. We review the time between legs when handling your request. We send the points in Google Maps. You make your own way to the next stop and pay separately for any transfer.

Leg 1: Higuey → Las Terrenas

Last verified: 2026-09-05 · Combinación Asotrapusa + Caribe Tours + Guaguas del Este

Initial research data, with no seat confirmed. We check timetables and availability before payment.

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:30CombinedHigüey minibus stopRequest
08:00 Subject to availabilityCombinedHigüey minibus stop

Combined itinerary: 06:30 bus to La Romana, 08:30 bus to Santo Domingo and 13:40 bus to Las Terrenas. There is no direct bus, we sort out the connection between stops for you.

The last departure of the day is not offered through Guagualine. A later departure may help if there is a disruption, subject to availability and operator conditions.

Indicative timetables from initial research. They are not seat inventory. We check availability and the final price for your date before payment.

See schedule and book: Higuey → Las Terrenas

Leg 2: Las Terrenas → Rio San Juan

Last verified: 2026-09-05 · Combinación Guaguas Samaná + Caribe Tours + Guaguas Costa Norte

Initial research data, with no seat confirmed. We check timetables and availability before payment.

DepartureOperatorTerminal
06:30CombinedAsotrapusa Stop Las Terrenas (town center)Request
08:00CombinedAsotrapusa Stop Las Terrenas (town center)Request
09:30CombinedAsotrapusa Stop Las Terrenas (town center)Request
11:00 Subject to availabilityCombinedAsotrapusa Stop Las Terrenas (town center)

Combined itinerary: 06:30 bus to Sanchez, 08:00 bus to Nagua and 11:00 bus to Rio San Juan. There is no direct bus, we sort out the connection between stops for you.

The last departure of the day is not offered through Guagualine. A later departure may help if there is a disruption, subject to availability and operator conditions.

Indicative timetables from initial research. They are not seat inventory. We check availability and the final price for your date before payment.

See schedule and book: Las Terrenas → Rio San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct bus from Higuey to Rio San Juan?
No. The real route goes through Las Terrenas, combining two buses. The full trip takes about 11 h 25 min of travel time, plus the connection.
How much does it cost to get from Higuey to Rio San Juan?
Request assisted booking for the legs. We review the connection and send the final price and conditions before payment. Travel between stops is your responsibility and costs extra.
Can I buy the bus ticket online with Guagualine?
You can request assisted booking with Guagualine. We check availability and the final price before requesting payment. The booking is confirmed when the operator issues the ticket and we send you the details.

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