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

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

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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
    $190–270

  2. Drive  299.2 km

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Palmabus bus 699 Puerto Jiménez / ...
    9h 24m
    $76–102

  4. 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

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest 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. Alternatively, Grupo Blanco operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Palma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–20 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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