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How to get fromCarara National Park to Puntarenasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carara National Park to Puntarenas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via San José

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quebrada Ganado to San Josébus bus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
    2. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus bus San José
    4h 49m
    $18–20

  2. Drive 47.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carara National Park to Puntarenascar car 47.6 km
    57 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carara National Park to Puntarenastaxi taxi 47.6 km
    57 min
    $95–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quebrada Ganado to Queposbus bus Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenasbus bus Quepos
    6h 20m
    $8–14

Carara National Park to Puntarenas by foot and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Carara National Park, Costa Rica and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from Quebrada Ganado to Puntarenas via Quebrada Ganado, San José, and Empresarios Unidos in around 4h 49m.

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