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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Puerto Jiménezby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Puerto Jiménez by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Sierpebus bus Sierpe
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Puerto Jiménezbus bus San Isidro de El General
    7h 4m
    $59–168

  2. Drive 273.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Puerto Jiménezcar car 273.1 km
    4h 47m
    $37–53

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    5h 15m
    $362–493

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Manuel Antonioshuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Puerto Jiménezshuttle bus Private
    6h 4m
    $593–638

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Matapalo to Puerto Jiménez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Playa Herradura to Puerto Jiménez via Sierpe, Sierpe, and Palmar Norte in around 7h 4m.

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