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How to get fromJacó to Papagayoby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jacó to Papagayo by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Puntarenasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Papagayobus bus
    5h 46m
    $12–20

  2. Drive 223.1 km

    1. Drive from Jacó to Papagayocar car 223.1 km
    3h 53m
    $30–44

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly

    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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Papagayoshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $514–665

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Papagayoshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 58m
    $277–391

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jacó to Papagayo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Jacó, Costa Rica and Papagayo, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Jacó to Papagayo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 5h 46m.

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