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How to get fromPuntarenas to Drake Bayby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, drive via San José

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Cortésbus bus
    3. Drive from Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar car
    7h 27m
    $36–46

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pozón to Ciudad Cortésbus bus by Costanera / ...
    2. Drive from Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar car
    7h 53m
    $31–47

  3. Drive 332.1 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Drake Baycar car 332.1 km
    6h 22m
    $45–65

  4. Shuttle, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    4h 57m
    $356–407

  5. Shuttle, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle 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
    6h 30m
    $466–547

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: 386.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Empresarios Unidos, walk to San José, take the bus to Ciudad Cortés, then drive to Drake Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Puntarenas to Drake Bay in around 6h 22m.

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