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How to get fromDrake Bay to Playa Matapaloby car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Drake Bay to Playa Matapalo by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Sierpecar car
    2. Take the bus from Sierpe to Playa Herradurabus bus Sierpe
    6h 27m
    $63–169

  2. Drive 270.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Playa Matapalocar car 270.7 km
    5h 14m
    $37–53

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DRK - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Playa Herradurabus bus
    4h 42m
    $200–237

Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Drake Bay to Playa Matapalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Drake Bay, Costa Rica and Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Playa Matapalo. However, you can drive to Sierpe then take the bus to Playa Herradura. Alternatively, you can drive from Drake Bay to Playa Matapalo in around 5h 14m.

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