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How to get fromAlajuela to Playa Malpaísby plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Alajuela to Playa Malpaís by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Malpaisshuttle bus
    2h 42m
    $220–270

  2. Drive 254.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Playa Malpaíscar car 254.7 km
    5h 1m
    $35–50

  3. Bus and ferry via Terminal Atlántico Norte

    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbanobusferry bus ferry San Jose
    6h 52m
    $48–62

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Por Gasolinera 1-2 to Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y Tbus bus 655
    2. Drive from Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y T to Playa Malpaíscar car
    5h 3m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Malpaisshuttle bus Malpais
    8h 2m
    $87–88

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Malpaisshuttle bus
    3h 32m
    $239–285

  7. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamborshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tambor to Playa Malpaístaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $672–758

  8. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Montezumabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    7h 52m
    $131–138

  9. Bus, drive via Jacó

    1. Take the bus from Por Gasolinera 1-2 to Diagonal A Calle Dianabus bus 655
    2. Drive from Diagonal A Calle Diana to Playa Malpaíscar car
    6h 8m
    $35–57

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 124.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Playa Malpaís, Costa Rica?

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbano once daily. Tickets cost $17–22 and the journey takes 4h 46m.

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