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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atenas to Playa Hermosa by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Grecia to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2h 37m
    $64–80

  2. Drive 199.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atenas to Playa Hermosacar car 199.4 km
    3h 31m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, fly to Liberia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    4h 17m
    $249–824

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Hermosashuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 19m
    $333

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, 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 Playa Hermosashuttle bus
    4h 36m
    $256–344

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atenas to Playa Hermosa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Cruce Grecia to Guardia twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h.

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