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How to get fromEl Castillo to Santa Elenaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Castillo to Santa Elena by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Castillo to Terminal San Carlosbus bus Ciudad Quesada
    1h 58m
    $43–60

  2. Drive 73.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Castillo to Santa Elenacar car 73.3 km
    1h 35m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Castillo to Santa Elenataxi taxi 73.3 km
    1h 35m
    $160–200

  4. Bus via San Juan de Lajas

    1. Take the bus from El Castillo to Terminal San Carlosbus bus Ciudad Quesada
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to San Juan de Lajasbus bus 205
    2h 46m

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  • Distance: 85.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between El Castillo, Costa Rica and Santa Elena, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Transpisa operates a bus from El Castillo to Terminal San Carlos once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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