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How to get fromAtenas to Playa Flamingoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Atenas to Playa Flamingo by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cruce San Ramón to Huacasbus bus 1502
    3h 2m
    $71–86

  2. Bus via San José

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Flamingobus bus 1502
    4h 50m
    $13–16

  3. Drive  217.6 km

    1. Drive from Atenas to Playa Flamingocar car 217.6 km
    3h 58m
    $30–43

  4. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3h 8m
    $229–310

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Atenas to La Fortunashuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Flamingo Beachshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 57m
    $274–499

  6. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Flamingoshuttle bus
    4h 43m
    $259–1,274

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atenas to Playa Flamingo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Atenas, Costa Rica and Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Cruce San Ramón to Huacas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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