SDQ to Sosua??

**freakaccident** · 02-09-2005, 11:39 AM

I was planning on taking the bus but I really don't want to deal with a 45 minute $30 taxi ride to the bus stop and then 5 hours on the bus after I land in SDQ. No to mention the time I have to wait for the bus to leave which depends on when I get there.

I got a quote from John at the palace for $110 to have his taxi guy come get me. I would figure that would be about 4.5 hours to Sosua. It would be about $70 more for the taxi and might be worth it. Any other suggestions that might be a few bucks less?

Thanks,
Aaron

**Jimmydr** · 02-09-2005, 11:41 AM

I think thats a great price. Last I heard it was $125.

**el_papi_chew_low** · 02-09-2005, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by freakaccident

I was planning on taking the bus but I really don't want to deal with a 45 minute $30 taxi ride to the bus stop and then 5 hours on the bus after I land in SDQ. No to mention the time I have to wait for the bus to leave which depends on when I get there.

I got a quote from John at the palace for $110 to have his taxi guy come get me. I would figure that would be about 4.5 hours to Sosua. It would be about $70 more for the taxi and might be worth it. Any other suggestions that might be a few bucks less?

Thanks,
Aaron

A commuter plane, if they have one. I know they go from POP to Puta Cana.

**freakaccident** · 02-09-2005, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmydr

I think thats a great price. Last I heard it was $125.

I thought about renting a car but its not much less after insurance and stuff. I will probably go with the taxi. Im sure the bus is great but I dont wanna mess around for two hours longer than I have to. Its going to be a long enough day the way it is. Definitely taking the taxi back.

**the_Jayman** · 02-09-2005, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by freakaccident

I will probably go with the taxi. . .

I don't blame you. That's what I would do.

**freakaccident** · 02-09-2005, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by the_Jayman

Originally Posted by freakaccident

I will probably go with the taxi. . .

I don't blame you. That's what I would do.

It would be a lot easier if I could just get a flight into POP. Prices for my dates are around $1400. Hahaha. SDQ is $450.

**RickRock** · 02-09-2005, 01:55 PM

I got a quote from John at the palace for $110 to have his taxi guy come get me.

Is that price for the driver to drive to SDQ and return you to POP?????? If so, from what I have heard, that is an excellent price. I have heard from others (not on this board) that a one way from SDQ to STI is $100. What's the real scoop? I feel so uneducated.

ops:

dapanz1

**freakaccident** · 02-09-2005, 03:07 PM

I was quoted 110 from SDQ to the Palace in Sosua.

**Don Tomas** · 02-10-2005, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by dapanz1

I got a quote from John at the palace for $110 to have his taxi guy come get me.

Is that price for the driver to drive to SDQ and return you to POP?????? If so, from what I have heard, that is an excellent price. I have heard from others (not on this board) that a one way from SDQ to STI is $100. What's the real scoop? I feel so uneducated.

ops:

dapanz1

OMG where did you read US$100 for STI to Sosua.

I will make some extra cash during my next trip to Santiago!

**RickRock** · 02-10-2005, 10:24 AM

DT...I heard a one way taxi from Santo Domingo to Santiago is $100. What I found amazing was that The Palace was going to send a taxi driver (possibly w/o passenger) from Sosua to Santo Domingo and then return w/passenger for $100.

As for me, I'm interested to know what a one way from SDQ to STI costs. I have heard $100 just for that trip alone. Is that the case?

dapanz1

**Jimmydr** · 02-10-2005, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by dapanz1

DT...I heard a one way taxi from Santo Domingo to Santiago is $100. What I found amazing was that The Palace was going to send a taxi driver (possibly w/o passenger) from Sosua to Santo Domingo and then return w/passenger for $100.

As for me, I'm interested to know what a one way from SDQ to STI costs. I have heard $100 just for that trip alone. Is that the case?

dapanz1

It was $100 but I think its more like $150 these days. Usually the taxi from SD returns empty from Sosua. They get someone usually only 1 way. Bottom line is $100 less gas of $20 nets $80 for 10 hours of work. Not bad at all really. Its 300 miles RT estimated.

**BrooklynBeas** · 02-11-2005, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Don Tomas

Originally Posted by dapanz1

I got a quote from John at the palace for $110 to have his taxi guy come get me.

Is that price for the driver to drive to SDQ and return you to POP?????? If so, from what I have heard, that is an excellent price. I have heard from others (not on this board) that a one way from SDQ to STI is $100. What's the real scoop? I feel so uneducated.

ops:

dapanz1

OMG where did you read US$100 for STI to Sosua.

I will make some extra cash during my next trip to Santiago!

Pay attention DT!

**bugmenot123** · 04-07-2005, 12:58 AM

I realize everyone here is talking about the cost of a taxicab, but I figured since the thread was marked SDQ to Sosua, thought i'd post the bus price. Just In case future readers were curious.

I took a 6am (it left on time!) caribe tour bus from SDQ. it was freakin nicer than a greyhound!! took just under 5 hours and cost just under 500RD for 2 people (i think it was 240 or so each). Even got the bus driver to take us just past the caribe station to the supermercado at the light. jumped on a motoconcho and headed back to the palace.

not how i'd prefer to spend 5 hours of my precious DR time, but in a pinch it can be done. slept the whole way.

**freakaccident** · 04-25-2005, 11:53 AM

The truth = $110, 4 hours, 9 stops for beer and the scenic route through the mountains. No bus for me. It was worth the money for the taxi/tour guide.

**JDR** · 04-25-2005, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by bugmenot123

I realize everyone here is talking about the cost of a taxicab, but I figured since the thread was marked SDQ to Sosua, thought i'd post the bus price. Just In case future readers were curious.

I took a 6am (it left on time!) caribe tour bus from SDQ. it was freakin nicer than a greyhound!! took just under 5 hours and cost just under 500RD for 2 people (i think it was 240 or so each). Even got the bus driver to take us just past the caribe station to the supermercado at the light. jumped on a motoconcho and headed back to the palace.

not how i'd prefer to spend 5 hours of my precious DR time, but in a pinch it can be done. slept the whole way.

I agree, 17.50 each way is much better than $200 RT.

**freakaccident** · 04-29-2005, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by JDR

Originally Posted by bugmenot123

I realize everyone here is talking about the cost of a taxicab, but I figured since the thread was marked SDQ to Sosua, thought i'd post the bus price. Just In case future readers were curious.

I took a 6am (it left on time!) caribe tour bus from SDQ. it was freakin nicer than a greyhound!! took just under 5 hours and cost just under 500RD for 2 people (i think it was 240 or so each). Even got the bus driver to take us just past the caribe station to the supermercado at the light. jumped on a motoconcho and headed back to the palace.

not how i'd prefer to spend 5 hours of my precious DR time, but in a pinch it can be done. slept the whole way.

I agree, 17.50 each way is much better than $200 RT.

Depends on your drinking habits and need to see the real DR. Da bus doesn't go through el cumbre!

**Realman1** · 07-04-2005, 12:13 AM

Hi

Will be arriving in SDQ about 10:30PM and renting a car to drive to Sosua in a few days. Sounds like a long drive and someone said very dangerous [ bad raod or just not safe] is this ture? Shoud I stay in SDQ and do the drive in the daytime? Traveling alone and don't speak Spanish

Thanks for any suggestions

JD · 07-04-2005, 01:00 AM

Waiting until daylight to make that drive sounds like a good idea to me.

I have driven on the Autopista Duarte at night but would not recommend it

to you.

Monger On,

JD

**tomgueguen** · 07-04-2005, 01:27 AM

in 2003 i found a taxi from sosua to boca chica for 1800 pesos.the peso was at 45 to 1.we did it in 4:30.

**Jimmydr** · 07-04-2005, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Realman1

Hi

Will be arriving in SDQ about 10:30PM and renting a car to drive to Sosua in a few days. Sounds like a long drive and someone said very dangerous [ bad raod or just not safe] is this ture? Shoud I stay in SDQ and do the drive in the daytime? Traveling alone and don't speak Spanish

Thanks for any suggestions

Drive during the day, I always do.