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How to get fromNicoya to Playa Grandeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nicoya to Playa Grande by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Santa Cruzbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus bus Santa Cruz
    1h 55m
    $11–12

  2. Bus via Nicoya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Santa Cruzbus bus 550 Nicoya
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus bus Santa Cruz
    2h 10m
    $4

  3. Drive 63.1 km

    1. Drive from Nicoya to Playa Grandecar car 63.1 km
    1h 17m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nicoya to Playa Grandetaxi taxi 63.1 km
    1h 17m
    $130–160

  5. Bus via Playa Grande

    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Santa Cruzbus bus 550 Nicoya
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus bus Santa Cruz
    2h 54m
    $6

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 64.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Nicoya to Playa Grande via Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in around 1h 55m.

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