SDQ - Las Américas Airport - to the Colonial Centre of Santo Domingo - The Cheapest Way!
Posted: March 11, 2025 | Tagged: Dominican Republic, Travel Hacks
The Cheapest Way to get from SDQ (Las Américas International Airport) to the centre of Santo Domingo
The Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is 30 km east of Santo Domingo.
My Arajet flight from Mexico City landed at 5.40. After immigration, I killed time drinking coffee. Word was that minivans to Santo Domingo leave from departures, 1 level up.
I asked a young lady working the porter's desk. The ride to town was 150 pesos. I waited a while and then left.
The cheapest way to get from SDQ airport to the centre of Santo Domingo is to take a guagua, but you need to get to the highway, 3 kilometres away:
My Arajet flight from Mexico City landed at 5.40. After immigration, I killed time drinking coffee. Word was that minivans to Santo Domingo leave from departures, 1 level up.
I asked a young lady working the porter's desk. The ride to town was 150 pesos. I waited a while and then left.
The cheapest way to get from SDQ airport to the centre of Santo Domingo is to take a guagua, but you need to get to the highway, 3 kilometres away:
The guagua is synonymous with the Dominican Republic. It is a minivan, a colectivo, and they are a great and cheap way to get around when there are no long-distance buses.
This is only really an option for travellers and backpackers.
The walk took me 30 minutes.
And you have to be good with Google Maps.
If you look at the satellite view, there is a footbridge over the highway:
This is only really an option for travellers and backpackers.
The walk took me 30 minutes.
And you have to be good with Google Maps.
If you look at the satellite view, there is a footbridge over the highway:
Then, when you are almost across, look to the left:
Minivans depart when full from the Parada De Guaguas Expreso Campolindo:
I jumped in. The conductor took the money. Just 75 pesos (1 USD = 62 DOM pesos). Booking was charging US$123.92 for a transfer. Incredible.
The Santo Domingo airport ATM you need to use is the Banco Popular. The ATM fee is 300 pesos and has a high withdrawal limit.
The Santo Domingo airport ATM you need to use is the Banco Popular. The ATM fee is 300 pesos and has a high withdrawal limit.
The ride into town took an hour. I had no idea what the route was, so I followed our progress on Google Maps and just rode until everyone got out. And that was at the Altar de la Patria, which was pretty good for me.
