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How to get fromDrake to San Joséby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Drake to San José by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DRK - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral to Terminal TUASAbus bus
    2h 59m
    $195–249

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake to Ciudad Cortéscar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    4h 8m
    $30–40

  3. Ferry, bus via Puerto Cortés

    1. Take the ferry from Bahía Drake to Sierpeferry ferry Sierpe
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    5h 19m
    $49–54

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bahía Drake to Sierpeferry ferry Sierpe
    2. Take the bus from Sierpe to Terminal TRACOPAbus bus By Costanera
    8h 40m
    $44–48

  5. Drive 293.2 km

    1. Drive from Drake to San Josécar car 293.2 km
    6h 26m
    $40–57

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Drake, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Drake to San José. However, you can take the taxi to Drake Bay (DRK) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral, then take the bus to Terminal TUASA. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bahía Drake to San José via Sierpe, Sierpe, and Ciudad Cortés in around 5h 19m.

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