Metro Bus (THE BEST!!!)

[Bug Boy]

yea metro rocks I used it from Peurta Plata to Santiago only 70 pesos and the buses are loaded with normal people to chat with. The 90 minute ride goes by quick for under 2 bucks US its well worth it.Take a moto or local cheap taxi from Sosua to Metro station in Puerta Plata and you have a cheap ride to Santiago. Ill definitely use it again.

Beads,

If I take Metro from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata where would I go to catch a taxi publico to Sosua? I will be traveling with luggage.

[Jimmydr]

Beads,

If I take Metro from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata where would I go to catch a taxi publico to Sosua? I will be traveling with luggage.

You walk out the terminal and they are there.

[Bug Boy]

You walk out the terminal and they are there.

Thanks, that gives me another option.

What about the luggage with a taxi publico? Extra charge? Does it go in the trunk or on your lap?

Cost from Puerto Plato to Sosua?

[Jimmydr]

Thanks, that gives me another option.

What about the luggage with a taxi publico? Extra charge? Does it go in the trunk or on your lap?

Cost from Puerto Plato to Sosua?

I would walk out the treminal, grab a taxi, not tourist taxi, pay the 200 or 250 and go.

[Morpheus]

Anyone know of a website for this place? Tried searching w/o success...

[psriches]

Metro Tours (phone: +1 809-566-7126)

From Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata
Cost: RD $215
Route: Santo Domingo - Santiago - Puerto Plata
Departure Schedule: 7am, 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 7pm.
From Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo
Cost: RD $215
Route: Puerto Plata - Santiago -Santo Domingo
Departure Schedule: 6:30am, 7:30am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6:30pm.

[Cheeno]

The Metro bus always leaves on time.

For example, if the bus is scheduled to depart at 2pm, then it will depart at 2pm sharp!!!

Not only is it a cheap method of transportation, but you can meet up with girls in this bus.

[Rubicon]

I wholeheartedly agree. I took the bus back in August from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo to apply for my residency, and it was a really nice way to go.

I believe at that time it was about US 8.00 or so to go. We stopped in Santiago and was able to get off of the bus, have a smoke, grab something to eat and drink, and was on our way. My recollection is that it took 3 1/2 hours from POP to SD. I was impressed with the condition of the bus, as well as its operation. As you said, if they say they're leaving at a certain time, the leave.

[Kevy]

Metro Tours expands

The long-standing conflict between the private taxis/buses and the big bus companies Caribe Tours and Metro Tours has finally been resolved, to the advantage of the latter.
During the second meeting with representatives of the transport union and delegates from Caribe Tours and Metro Tours, the chairman (César José De los Santos, governor of the province) announced the final decision: 'It is in the best interests of tourism and the many residents of Sosúa, Cabarete and surrounding areas, that we have a good bus service in this popular tourist area, and good connections to the rest of the country. This is vital to the development of the north coast'.
The governor has therefore given Metro Tours permission to expand its current bus schedules, with a service from Puerto Plata to Sosúa and Cabarete.


Metro Tours

A follow-up meeting will discuss the interests of the smaller bus and taxi companies, and how their interests can best be protected.

[Cheeno]

Great information Kevy!!!

Here is a picture of its schedule of departure.

[phoneman]

I am arriving on that flight from NY that gets in at like 330 in the morning. anybody know when the first bus leaves to puerto plata?

[Jimmydr]

I am arriving on that flight from NY that gets in at like 330 in the morning. anybody know when the first bus leaves to puerto plata?

I would say around 6am.