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How to get fromLiberia to Playa Grandeby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Liberia to Playa Grande by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJO - GUA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    13h 25m
    $672–1,427

  2. Drive 1,177.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liberia to Playa Grandecar car 1,177.3 km
    18h 57m
    $158–228

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panajachel to Cobánbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    30h 26m
    $228–266

  4. Bus, shuttle to Managua Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MGA - GUA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    15h 18m
    $542–1,094

  5. Fly from Liberia International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LIR - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    12h 48m
    $576–1,210

  6. Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane TNO - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    14h 9m
    $351–870

  7. Bus, shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane FON - GUA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    $447–1,010

  8. Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane NOB - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    14h 54m
    $650–1,141

  9. Bus, taxi via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    34h 17m
    $171–237

  10. Bus, taxi via Managua

    1. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus Mga
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cobán to Playa Grandetaxi taxi
    41h 11m
    $169–243

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,368.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, Quiché, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Liberia to Playa Grande. However, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to El Erizo, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, take the shuttle to Cobán, then take the taxi to Playa Grande. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, walk to San Salvador, take the bus to Panajachel, take the bus to Cobán, then take the taxi to Playa Grande.

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