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How to get fromPuntarenas to Matapaloby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Puntarenas to Matapalo by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pozon to Matapalobus bus Golfito – San José vía Costanera / ...
    5h 14m
    $14–22

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Orotinabus bus Puntarenas
    2. Drive from Orotina to Matapalocar car
    3h 4m
    $19–34

  3. Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SJO - XQP
    4h 19m
    $366–422

  4. Bus via San José

    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from San José to Matapalobus bus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
    6h 44m
    $22–24

  5. Drive 163.7 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Matapalocar car 163.7 km
    3h 1m
    $22–32

  6. Ferry, shuttle to Cobano, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera dock to Montezumashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ACO - XQP
    5h 19m
    $297–630

Puntarenas to Matapalo by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from Pozon to Matapalo once daily. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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