Public transport from SDQ — buses, guaguas and the metro
What exists, what it costs, and why almost no arriving traveller uses it.
Updated: 2026-09-11
Short answer
There is no metro station and no scheduled airport bus at Las Américas. The only cheap option is walking out to the highway and flagging an eastbound or westbound guagua, which is impractical with luggage, does not run reliably at night, and drops you far from most hotels. The Santo Domingo metro is excellent, but it starts in the city, not at the airport.
Guaguas on the coastal highway
Minibuses run the Las Américas highway between Boca Chica, San Pedro and the city. Fares are a couple of dollars. You board at the roadside outside the airport perimeter, they stop constantly, and luggage space is whatever is left.
The metro, once you are in the city
Two lines, clean, air-conditioned, about 20 pesos a ride, and genuinely useful along the Máximo Gómez and Duarte corridors. Great for getting around; irrelevant for the airport.
Long-distance buses
Caribe Tours and Expreso Bávaro run comfortable intercity coaches, but their terminals are in the city, so you still need a car from the airport first. For a group of three or more, our fixed price to Santiago ($155) or Bávaro ($240) is competitive with buying separate bus tickets plus the connections.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from Las Américas airport to Santo Domingo?
There is no official airport bus service. Roadside guaguas pass on the highway outside the airport, but they are not designed for arriving passengers with luggage.
Does the Santo Domingo metro go to the airport?
No. Neither metro line reaches Las Américas (SDQ).
How do I book a transfer from SDQ?
Send your flight number, date, hotel or address and number of passengers on WhatsApp. You get a written confirmation with the fixed price, and the driver details the day before travel.
Do I pay in advance?
No. You pay the driver at the end of the ride in US dollars, Dominican pesos or euros. There is no deposit and no card charge when you book.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, for 1–6 passengers, including tolls and taxes. Larger groups are quoted with additional vehicles at the same fixed zone rate.