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

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Playa Santa Teresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Santa Teresa via Río Claro and Dominical. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa?

The distance between Golfito and Playa Santa Teresa is 255 km. The road distance is 470.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 8h 39m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa, including transfers.

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

Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.

Where does the Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa bus arrive?

Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Dominical station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa is 470 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresa.

Where can I stay near Playa Santa Teresa?

There are 393+ hotels available in Playa Santa Teresa.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Cobano (ACO)plane GLF - ACO
4h 39m
$219–556
Drive 470.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Playa Santa Teresacar 470.2 km
8h 28m
$64–92
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Dominicalbus Panamá
2. Take the busferry from Dominical to Santa Teresabusferry Uvita
8h 39m
$74–112
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to Manuel Antonioshuttle Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresashuttle Private
7h 30m
$842
Bus, shuttle via Ciudad Neily
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Dominicalbus Ciudad Nelly / ...
2. Take the busferry from Dominical to Santa Teresabusferry Uvita
8h 48m
$72–107

Golfito (GLF) to Cobano (ACO) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.2 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Golfito (GLF) to Cobano (ACO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Golfito to Santa Teresa via Manuel Antonio in around 7h 30m.

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