What is the cheapest way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande?

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande is to bus which costs $11 - $17 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande?

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $200 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Heredia and Playa Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from Heredia to Playa Grande. However, there are services departing from Escuela Otto Hubbe and arriving at Playa Grande via Central Autobusera Inteligente and Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Heredia to Playa Grande?

The distance between Heredia and Playa Grande is 199 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.

How do I travel from Heredia to Playa Grande without a car?

The best way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande without a car is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 5h 52m and costs $13 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Heredia to Playa Grande?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Heredia to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Playa Grande bus from?

Heredia to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Bus or fly from Heredia to Playa Grande?

The best way to get from Heredia to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $200 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Cruz, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Heredia to Playa Grande bus arrive?

Heredia to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from Heredia to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Playa Grande is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Heredia to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 933+ hotels available in Playa Grande.

Heredia to Playa Grande - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Heredia to Playa Grande by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2h 33m
$200–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Portegolpebus San Jose
6h 48m
$11–17
Bus via Santa Cruz
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Santa Cruzbus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus Santa Cruz
5h 52m
$13–20
Drive 254.8 km
1. Drive from Heredia to Playa Grandecar 254.8 km
4h 40m
$35–50
Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playa Grandeshuttle
4h 20m
$236–281
Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Playa Grandeshuttle
4h 38m
$241–672
Bus via Heredia
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Santa Cruzbus 1502
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus Santa Cruz
8h 53m
$15–18

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

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Distance: 198.9 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escuela Otto Hubbe to Playa Grande via Torre Mercedes, Central Autobusera Inteligente, Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz in around 5h 52m.

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