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

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There are 6 ways to get from Liberia to Playa Malpaís by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus bus 550
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Malpaisshuttle bus Private
    3h 25m
    $43–414

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Santa Cruzbus bus 1502
    2. Drive from Terminal Santa Cruz to Playa Malpaíscar car
    3h 6m
    $24–34

  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
    $333–598

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Malpaisshuttle bus Tambor
    5h 11m
    $65–69

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Estradabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Estrada to Playa Malpaístaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $147–189

  6. Drive 181.4 km

    1. Drive from Liberia to Playa Malpaíscar car 181.4 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

Map of how to get from Liberia to Playa Malpaís.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Playa Malpaís, Costa Rica?

Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a shuttle from Liberia Airport to Malpais twice daily. Tickets cost $65–69 and the journey takes 4h.

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