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

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $27 - $40 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to Golfito is to shuttle and bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $460 - $550.

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 Terminal Nicoya and arriving at Golfito via Terminal Tica Bus and Río Claro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Nicoya to Golfito?

The distance between Nicoya and Golfito is 346 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 which takes 12h 49m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 Terminal Nicoya station.

Bus or fly from Nicoya to Golfito?

The best way to get from Nicoya to Golfito is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 49m.

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 113+ hotels available in Golfito.

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

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

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Fly from Nosara Airport
best
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF)plane NOB - GLF
7h 31m
$218–409
Bus via Puntarenas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Queposbus
4. Take the bus from Quepos to Río Clarobus
13h 3m
$28–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus Panamá
12h 49m
$34–46
Drive 404.3 km
1. Drive from Nicoya to Golfitocar 404.3 km
6h 55m
$55–79
Drive, shuttle
1. Drive from Nicoya to Monteverdecar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Golfitoshuttle Private
5h 44m
$616–622
Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
5h 33m
$462–533
Bus via Ciudad Neilly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
2. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Neillybus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
13h 17m
$36–41

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

SANSA flies from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Nicoya to Golfito via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal Tica Bus, and Río Claro in around 12h 49m.

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