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How to get fromDrake Bay to Tortugueroby car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Ciudad Cortéscar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus bus
    3. Take the bus from San José to Tortuguerobus bus
    7h 21m
    $105–114

  2. Drive 412 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Tortuguerocar car 412 km
    8h 48m
    $56–80

  3. Fly, Bus

    1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DRK - SJO
    2. Take the bus from San José to Tortuguerobus bus
    5h 47m
    $264–300

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 Tortuguero.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 439.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Drake Bay, Costa Rica and Tortuguero, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Tortuguero. However, you can drive to Ciudad Cortés, take the bus to San José, walk to San José, then take the bus to Tortuguero. Alternatively, you can drive from Drake Bay to Tortuguero in around 8h 48m.

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