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How to get fromAlajuela to Drake Bayby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Drake Bay by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    50 min
    $190–380

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Sierpebus bus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
    2. Drive from Sierpe to Drake Baycar car
    10h 10m
    $31–41

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle bus Private
    2. Drive from Uvita to Drake Baycar car
    5h 22m
    $495–504

  4. Drive  299.2 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Drake Baycar car 299.2 km
    6h 35m
    $41–58

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.2 km
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) twice daily.

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