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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Golfitoby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Golfito by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Puerto Cortés

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Palmar Nortebus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Río Clarobus bus By Cerro / ...
    5h 11m
    $26–33

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Río Clarobus bus Panamá
    7h 32m
    $18–25

  3. Drive 236.8 km

    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Golfitocar car 236.8 km
    4h 5m
    $32–46

  4. Bus, fly to Golfito

    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 Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    3h 34m
    $196–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Esterillos Centro to Golfitobus bus By Costanera
    6h 7m
    $27–31

  6. Bus, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, drive

    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. Drive from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Golfitocar car
    5h 26m
    $209–270

Playa Matapalo to Golfito by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 270.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Playa Herradura to Golfito via Palmar Norte and Río Claro in around 5h 11m.

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