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How to get fromLiberia to Malpaisby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liberia to Malpais by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Sámara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Malpaisshuttle bus
    5h 11m
    $75–84

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    2. Drive from Nicoya to Malpaiscar car
    3h 9m
    $16–26

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane LIR - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Malpaisshuttle bus
    4h
    $333–568

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Malpaisshuttle bus Private
    2h 37m
    $48–420

  5. Bus, shuttle via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Malpaisshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $75–84

  6. Drive 181.5 km

    1. Drive from Liberia to Malpaiscar car 181.5 km
    3h 24m
    $25–36

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Malpais, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Liberia to Malpais. However, you can take the bus to Nicoya, take the bus to Puerto Carrillo, walk to Carrillo, then take the shuttle to Malpais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Malpais via Nicoya in around 3h 9m.

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