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How to get fromPlaya Grande to Nicoyaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa Grande to Nicoya by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 1502 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1502
    2h 8m
    $10–12

  2. Drive  63.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Grande to Nicoyacar car 63.1 km
    1h 17m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Bus, line 1502 bus via Playa Grande

    1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1502
    2h 51m
    $12–14

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  • Distance: 64.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Playa Grande to Terminal Nicoya via Santa Cruz and Terminal Santa Cruz in around 2h 8m.

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