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How to get fromAtenas to Nicoyaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Atenas to Nicoya by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Grecia to Puente de la Amistadbus bus 1502
    2. Take the taxi from Puente de la Amistad to Nicoyataxi taxi
    2h 7m
    $108–130

  2. Drive 160.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atenas to Nicoyacar car 160.4 km
    3h 1m
    $22–32

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle bus
    3h 55m
    $454–528

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Atenas to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Colabus bus San José
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nicoyashuttle bus Private
    3h 15m
    $275

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Atenas, Costa Rica and Nicoya, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Atenas to Nicoya. However, you can take the taxi to Cruce Grecia, take the bus to Puente de la Amistad, then take the taxi to Nicoya. Alternatively, you can drive from Atenas to Nicoya in around 3h 1m.

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