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How to get fromGolfito to Jaco Beachby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Golfito to Jaco Beach by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    2h 54m
    $370–485

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Jacóbus bus Panamá
    6h 31m
    $17–24

  3. Bus via Puerto Cortés

    1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Palmar Nortebus bus By Costanera / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Jacóbus bus 601 David
    5h 56m
    $25–29

  4. Drive 228.6 km

    1. Drive from Golfito to Jaco Beachcar car 228.6 km
    3h 54m
    $31–45

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to Manuel Antonioshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Jacóshuttle bus Private / ...
    4h 56m
    $389–434

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal de buses Parritabus bus By Costanera
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Entrada a Jacóbus bus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
    6h 44m
    $25–33

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golfito to Jaco Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Jaco Beach, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Golfito to Jacó via Río Claro and Palmar Norte in around 5h 56m.

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