What is the cheapest way to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas?

The cheapest way to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas is to bus which costs $12 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas?

The fastest way to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Guápiles and Puntarenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Guápiles to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles and arriving at Puntarenas via Empresarios Unidos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Guápiles to Puntarenas?

The distance between Guápiles and Puntarenas is 205 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

How do I travel from Guápiles to Puntarenas without a car?

The best way to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guápiles to Puntarenas bus from?

Guápiles to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Líneas del Atlántico Limitada, depart from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles station.

Where does the Guápiles to Puntarenas bus arrive?

Guápiles to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Líneas del Atlántico Limitada, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Guápiles to Puntarenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Guápiles to Puntarenas is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Guápiles to Puntarenas.

Where can I stay near Puntarenas?

There are 122+ hotels available in Puntarenas.

Guápiles to Puntarenas - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Guápiles to Puntarenas by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 701-A
2. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus San José
4h 11m
$12
Bus via Zona Deportiva
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1. Take the bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-A / ...
2. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus San José
5h 5m
$11–15
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Guápiles to Puntarenascar 156.8 km
2h 53m
$21–31
Bus via Miramar
1. Take the bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-A / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Miramarbus 505 San José
5h 48m

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Distance: 205 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Guápiles, Limón, Costa Rica and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Puntarenas via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Empresarios Unidos in around 4h 11m.

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