What is the cheapest way to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa?

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa?

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $330 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Santa Teresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Santa Teresa. However, there are services departing from Puerto Jiménez and arriving at Santa Teresa via Palmar Norte and Dominical. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Golfito to Santa Teresa?

The distance between Golfito and Santa Teresa is 265 km. The road distance is 519.7 km.

How do I travel from Golfito to Santa Teresa without a car?

The best way to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa without a car is to bus and shuttle via Platanillo which takes 8h 16m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golfito to Santa Teresa bus from?

Golfito to Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, depart from Puerto Jiménez station.

Where does the Golfito to Santa Teresa bus arrive?

Golfito to Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, arrive at Palmar Norte station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Santa Teresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Santa Teresa is 520 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Golfito to Santa Teresa.

Where can I stay near Santa Teresa?

There are 394+ hotels available in Santa Teresa.

Golfito to Santa Teresa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Golfito to Santa Teresa by plane, bus, busferry, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Cobano (ACO)plane PJM - ACO
3h 10m
$339–366
Drive 519.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Santa Teresacar 519.7 km
9h 24m
$70–101
Bus, shuttle via Platanillo
1. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Palmar Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Dominicalbus
3. Take the busferry from Dominical to Santa Teresabusferry
8h 16m
$107–162
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Jiménez to Manuel Antonioshuttle Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresashuttle Private
7h 45m
$1,077–1,083
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Palmar Nortebus San Isidro de El General
2. Take the busferry from Sierpe to Santa Teresabusferry
8h 48m
$124–216

Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Cobano (ACO) flights

70Weekly Planes

3h 19mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.1 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Cobano (ACO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golfito to Santa Teresa via Puerto Jiménez and Manuel Antonio in around 7h 45m.

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