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 $20 - $27 and takes 11h 25m.

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 3h 34m and costs $140 - $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 Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Terminal Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Limón?

The distance between Playa Grande and Limón is 317 km. The road distance is 413.6 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 9h 19m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 3h 34m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Guápiles, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 9h 19m.

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 56m to drive from Playa Grande to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 39+ hotels available in Limón.

Playa Grande to Limón - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Grande to Limón by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane TNO - LIO
3h 34m
$149–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
11h 25m
$21–27
Bus via Guápiles
1. Take the bus from Villarreal to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
9h 19m
$44–50
Drive 413.6 km
1. Drive from Playa Grande to Limóncar 413.6 km
6h 56m
$56–81
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Brasilito to Monteverdeshuttle Private / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Limónshuttle Private
4h 53m
$1,059–1,064

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

14Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.7 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

World Ticket and SANSA 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, Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, and Terminal Guápiles in around 9h 19m.

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