What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia is to bus via Heredia which costs $14 - $18 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia?

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $200 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Grande and Heredia?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to Heredia. However, there are services departing from Playa Grande and arriving at Ina via Santa Cruz and Funeraria del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Heredia?

The distance between Playa Grande and Heredia is 198 km. The road distance is 255.2 km.

How do I travel from Playa Grande to Heredia without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $12 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Playa Grande to Heredia?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Playa Grande to Heredia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Grande to Heredia bus from?

Playa Grande to Heredia bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, depart from Playa Grande station.

Bus or fly from Playa Grande to Heredia?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Heredia is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $200 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Playa Grande to Heredia bus arrive?

Playa Grande to Heredia bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Heredia?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Heredia is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Playa Grande to Heredia.

Where can I stay near Heredia?

There are 785+ hotels available in Heredia.

Playa Grande to Heredia - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Playa Grande to Heredia by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
1h 37m
$200–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
5h 36m
$13–20
Drive 255.2 km
1. Drive from Playa Grande to Herediacar 255.2 km
4h 43m
$35–50
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Nosarashuttle
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
3h 24m
$237–281
Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Liberia Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
3h 48m
$242–671
Bus via Heredia
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
7h 57m
$15–18
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to San Jose Airportbus
8h 52m
$18–25

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 197.7 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa Grande to Ina via Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Central Autobusera Inteligente, and Funeraria del Magisterio in around 5h 36m.

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