There are 6 ways to get from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) by bus, taxi, shuttle, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
- Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Liberiabus 1502
3h 46m$11–13Drive 59.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Playa Grande to Liberia-Airport-LIRcar 59.6 km
1h 21m$8–12Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Colóntaxi
- Take the bus from Colón to Llano Grandebus 513 Liberia
1h 13mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Liberia AirportTambor
1h 19m$60–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Playa Grande to Liberia-LIR59.6 km
1h 21m$75–100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Playa Grande to Liberia-Airport-LIRtaxi 59.6 km
1h 21m$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to shuttle which takes 1h 19m and costs $60 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR). However, there are services departing from Playa Grande and arriving at Llano Grande via Terminal Santa Cruz and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Playa Grande and Liberia Airport (LIR) is 116 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
The best way to get from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR), including transfers.
Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, depart from Playa Grande station.
Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, arrive at Santa Cruz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR).
There are 478+ hotels available in Liberia Airport (LIR).
What companies run services between Playa Grande, Costa Rica and Liberia Airport (LIR), Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Playa Grande to Llano Grande via Santa Cruz, Terminal Santa Cruz, Liberia, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 3h 46m.
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- Website
- Transportes Folklórica
Bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Transportes Folklórica
- Phone
- +506 4404 0505
- [email protected]
- Website
- tiguanacaste.com
Bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Book at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Phone
- +506 2697 0584
- [email protected]
Bus from Colón to Llano Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Phone
- +506 2640 1900 / 2640 0811
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Shuttle from Playa Grande to Liberia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Playa Grande to Liberia-LIR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $65–150
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Playa Grande and Liberia Airport (LIR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






