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How to get fromJaco Beach to Santa Elenaby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaco Beach to Santa Elena by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Orotinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orotina to Puntarenasbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    5h 1m
    $217–225

  2. Bus via Puntarenas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Orotinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orotina to Puntarenasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Cañitasbus bus 625
    6h 20m
    $10–18

  3. Drive 117.7 km

    1. Drive from Jaco Beach to Santa Elenacar car 117.7 km
    2h 18m
    $16–23

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elenabus bus La Fortuna
    11h 40m
    $345

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaco Beach to Santa Elena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Jacó to Cañitas via Orotina and Puntarenas in around 6h 20m.

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