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How to get fromAtenas to Playa Santa Teresaby bus, plane, busferry, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Cobano

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    2h 54m
    $184–225

  2. Drive 225.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atenas to Playa Santa Teresacar car 225.2 km
    4h 32m
    $31–44

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezumabusferry bus ferry San Jose
    8h 32m
    $85–94

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Santa Teresashuttle bus Private / ...
    7h 20m
    $373

  5. 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 Santa Teresashuttle bus
    5h 14m
    $234–295

  6. Bus and ferry via Terminal TUASA Alajuela

    1. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Santa Teresabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    9h 15m
    $69–74

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

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

Map of how to get from Atenas to Playa Santa Teresa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezuma once daily. Tickets cost $17–22 and the journey takes 5h.

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