Airport/flight/airlines
The main airport located in the Samana province is known as both Samana El Catey International Airport and Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch. The complex is situated in El Catey, a village near the city of Sanchez. The main airlines flying to and from this airport are Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat, but this doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find a flight to or from destinations other than North America.
Airport to town
Getting to the city of Samana from the El Catey International Airport is easy. It is a 40-minute drive, for which you can use either the affordable airport shuttle or the convenient airport car service. Choosing the former allows you to save on transportation by sharing the ride with other passengers, while the latter provides you with the opportunity to enjoy the comfort and convenience of a chauffeured limo, SUV or Sedan.
Bus/taxi/private transfer
As you’ll see, getting around the city of Samana has been made fairly easy thanks to the variety of transportation options.
First of all, you can choose public transportation. Your cheapest option in this category would be guaguas, vehicles that include everything from vans to minibuses and that can be found almost everywhere. If you want something that’s not that available, but a lot more comfortable, opt for one of the numerous bus companies.
Taxis are also an option, especially for those who’d like to see what the city of Samana has to offer in terms of nightlife. They’re more expensive than public transportation, but allow more room for improvisation.
When it comes to private transfer, rental cars are a popular option among the tourists. They can be found both at the airport and at almost every nearby resort. The offer includes everything from compacts without air conditioning to SUVs that are equipped with it.
Overland travel
If you’d like to see some more of the Dominican Republic, you won’t find it hard to leave Samana. The best transportation options for this purpose are definitely buses and rental cars. Since the city is well connected, you’ll have plenty of destinations to choose from.