What is the cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito?

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito is to bus which costs $29 - $40 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito?

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $450 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya and Golfito?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicoya to Golfito. However, there are services departing from Nicoya and arriving at Golfito via Cementerio Obrero and Terminal TRACOPA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Nicoya to Golfito?

The distance between Nicoya and Golfito is 455 km. The road distance is 404.3 km.

How do I travel from Nicoya to Golfito without a car?

The best way to get from Nicoya to Golfito without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 8h 11m and costs $527 - $530.

How long does it take to get from Nicoya to Golfito?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Nicoya to Golfito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicoya to Golfito bus from?

Nicoya to Golfito bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Nicoya station.

Where does the Nicoya to Golfito bus arrive?

Nicoya to Golfito bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Nicoya to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya to Golfito is 404 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Nicoya to Golfito.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 114+ hotels available in Golfito.

Nicoya to Golfito - 7 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nicoya to Golfito by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
8h 11m
$528–530
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Golfitobus By Costanera / ...
12h 20m
$30–39
Drive 404.3 km
1. Drive from Nicoya to Golfitocar 404.3 km
6h 55m
$55–79
Bus to Nosara Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Nosarabus
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF)plane NOB - GLF
7h 5m
$135–405
Drive, shuttle
1. Drive from Nicoya to Monteverdecar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Golfitoshuttle Private
5h 44m
$616–622
Bus via Río Claro
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus Panamá
12h 32m
$33–46
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
4h 48m
$452–493

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Nicoya to Golfito via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Cementerio Obrero, Terminal Cartago, and Terminal TRACOPA in around 12h 20m.

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