Title: Work backwards from your flight | PUJ RIDE
Locale: en
Canonical HTML URL: https://pujride.com/en/guides/departure-buffers-puj
Updated: September 2026
Author: PUJ dispatch desk, Punta Cana
Operator: PUJ RIDE — A&M Caribbean Group SRL

# Work backwards from your flight

PUJ RIDE travel guide

## Direct answer

Your hotel pickup should leave enough time for the drive and the airport process. Use your airline’s check-in and bag-drop deadlines as the starting point, then add the journey and a sensible margin.

Prices are one-way, per vehicle, taxes included, 1–6 passengers. 7–14 passengers move to a van: Standard +20 / VIP +40 on local zones. Private only — no shared seats, no night surcharge, no prepayment to hold. Rate list updated September 2026.

## Share what changes the timing

Tell us about checked bags, sports equipment, accessibility needs and the exact property. These details affect the plan. A short drive does not mean you can leave shortly before departure: check-in, security and boarding still take time.

## Be ready at the agreed entrance

Finish checkout before pickup and keep passports and travel documents with you. If the hotel has several lobbies, confirm which one the driver will use. Send flight changes promptly rather than relying on a delayed departure to create extra time.

## Plan the drive by destination

| Zone | Drive time | Standard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cap Cana | 10–15 min | $29 |
| Punta Cana Village / Puntacana Resort | 10–15 min | $29 |
| Cabeza de Toro | 15–20 min | $32 |
| Bávaro / El Cortecito / Los Corales | 20–30 min | $35 |
| Arena Gorda | 25–35 min | $42 |
| Macao | 30–40 min | $49 |
| Uvero Alto | 45–60 min | $60 |
| Miches / Playa Esmeralda | 90–150 min | $129 |
| Bayahibe / Dominicus | 60–75 min | $110 |
| La Romana / Casa de Campo | 60–80 min | $125 |
| Las Terrenas / Samaná / Las Galeras | 3–4 h | $299 |
| Santo Domingo (city or SDQ) | 2.5–3 h | $250 |

Full price list: https://pujride.com/en/prices

Use the booking form for your passenger count and journey type. Confirm custom stops and unusual luggage before travelling.

## Related pages

- [Full price list](https://pujride.com/en/prices)
- [How pickup works](https://pujride.com/en/how-it-works)
- [FAQ](https://pujride.com/en/faq)
- [Uber or a booked ride at PUJ?](https://pujride.com/en/guides/uber-at-puj-airport)
- [Taxi or private transfer: choose before you land](https://pujride.com/en/guides/taxi-vs-private-transfer)
- [Shared shuttle or your own vehicle?](https://pujride.com/en/guides/shared-shuttle-vs-private)
- [How far is your hotel from PUJ?](https://pujride.com/en/guides/transfer-times-from-puj)

## Contact

WhatsApp +1 849 377 5889 · info@cana.tours · PUJ RIDE (A&M Caribbean Group SRL), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.