What is the cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio?

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio is to bus which costs $22 - $26 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio?

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $600 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya and Manuel Antonio?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio. However, there are services departing from Terminal Nicoya and arriving at Quepos via Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio?

The distance between Nicoya and Manuel Antonio is 310 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

How do I travel from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio without a car?

The best way to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio without a car is to bus via Quepos which takes 7h 34m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicoya to Manuel Antonio bus from?

Nicoya to Manuel Antonio bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal Nicoya station.

Where does the Nicoya to Manuel Antonio bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya to Manuel Antonio is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio.

Where can I stay near Manuel Antonio?

There are 431+ hotels available in Manuel Antonio.

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

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

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Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to La Fortunashuttle
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane FON - XQP
3h 44m
$602–901
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
2. Take the bus from San José to Manuel Antoniobus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
9h 36m
$22–26
Bus via Quepos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Queposbus San José – Panamá
7h 34m
$41–54
Drive 246.6 km
1. Drive from Nicoya to Manuel Antoniocar 246.6 km
4h 21m
$34–48
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 Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane SJO - XQP
5h 18m
$431–476
Bus, shuttle to Cobano, fly
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Sámarabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Montezumashuttle
3. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane ACO - XQP
5h 55m
$314–532
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to La Fortunashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Manuel Antoniobus Private
8h 10m
$739

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Terminal Nicoya to Manuel Antonio via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal Tica Bus San José, and Quepos in around 7h 34m.

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