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How to get fromJaco Beach to Drakeby bus, ferry, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaco Beach to Drake by bus, ferry, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Sierpebus bus Sierpe
    2. Take the ferry from Sierpe to Bahía Drakeferry ferry Sierpe
    6h 50m
    $76–176

  2. Drive 264.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jaco Beach to Drakecar car 264.4 km
    5h 6m
    $36–52

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    4h 35m
    $380–541

  4. Shuttle, bus, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Draketaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $476–624

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaco Beach to Drake. However, you can take the bus to Playa Herradura, walk to Playa Herradura, take the bus to Sierpe, walk to Sierpe, then take the ferry to Bahía Drake. Alternatively, you can drive from Jaco Beach to Drake in around 5h 6m.

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