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, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
My Arajet Airlines flight from Mexico City landed at 5.40 am. After immigration, I killed time drinking coffee. Word was that minivans to Santo Domingo left from departures, 1 level up.
I asked a young lady working the porter’s desk. The ride to town was 150 pesos (DOP). I waited a while and then left.
The cheapest way to get from SDQ Airport to Santo Domingo is to take a guagua, but you need to get to the highway, 3 km 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:
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 DOP). Booking.com was charging 123.92 USD for a transfer. Incredible.
The Banco Popular ATM is the best one to use at the SDQ Airport to get cash, as it has a higher withdrawal limit than the Banreservas ATM. The ATM fee is 300 DOP.
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 at the Altar de la Patria.
Tnx bro. I was there 3 years ago, but I couldn’t remmember how I get to the city, but I know it wasn’t Uber or taxi. Now, when I read your text, I remember that I actually took a mototaxi to that bus station, and then the guagua picked me up.
Glad my post helped