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How to get fromNicoya to Malpaisby car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nicoya to Malpais by car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Drive 104.5 km

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    1. Drive from Nicoya to Malpaiscar car 104.5 km
    2h 8m
    $14–21

  2. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Malpaisshuttle bus Private
    2h 25m
    $291–661

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus bus San Jose
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Malpaisshuttle bus Tambor
    3h 11m
    $73–78

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  • Distance: 104.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a shuttle from Nicoya to Malpais via Tamarindo in around 2h 25m.

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