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

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Limón is to bus which costs $21 - $29 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Limón is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $300 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Grande and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to Limón. However, there are services departing from Villarreal and arriving at Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe and Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Limón?

The distance between Playa Grande and Limón is 317 km. The road distance is 413.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Limón without a car is to bus via Guápiles which takes 8h 31m and costs $40 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Playa Grande to Limón, including transfers.

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

Playa Grande to Limón bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Villarreal station.

Bus or fly from Playa Grande to Limón?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Limón is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $300 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Guápiles, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Playa Grande to Limón bus arrive?

Playa Grande to Limón bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Limón is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Playa Grande to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Playa Grande to Limón - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Grande to Limón by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane TNO - LIO
2h 44m
$309–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Limónbus
9h 44m
$20–30
Bus via Guápiles
1. Take the bus from Villarreal to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
8h 31m
$43–49
Drive 413.7 km
1. Drive from Playa Grande to Limóncar 413.7 km
6h 55m
$56–81
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Limónbus
11h 40m
$22–29
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 Municipal de Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonaldsbus
11h 43m
$39–53

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Playa Grande to Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Villarreal, Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe, Terminal Guápiles, and Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles in around 8h 31m.

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