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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Drake Bayby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Ciudad Cortésbus bus San Jose
    2. Drive from Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar car
    5h 6m
    $29–40

  2. Drive 270.7 km

    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Drake Baycar car 270.7 km
    5h 14m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take the bus from En La Entrada De Súper Diana, Por Entrada A Calle De Lastre to Parada Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    3h 24m
    $196–250

  4. Bus, drive via Sierpe

    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Sierpebus bus Sierpe
    2. Drive from Sierpe to Drake Baycar car
    6h 27m
    $65–169

  5. Bus, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from En La Entrada De Súper Diana, Por Entrada A Calle De Lastre to Parada Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Baytaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $306–390

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 274.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ciudad Cortés then drive to Drake Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay in around 5h 14m.

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