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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Manuel Antonioby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Manuel Antonio by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Herradura to Manuel Antoniobus bus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
    2h 48m
    $22–26

  2. Drive 79.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Manuel Antoniocar car 79.1 km
    1h 31m
    $11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Matapalo to Manuel Antoniotaxi taxi 79.1 km
    1h 31m
    $160–200

  4. Bus via Jacó

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Queposbus bus Panamá
    3h 6m
    $13–19

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from Herradura to Manuel Antonio every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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