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How to get fromPuntarenas to Playa Grandeby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Puntarenas to Playa Grande by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Puntarenas to Sardinaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sardinal to Huacasbus bus 1502
    2h 40m
    $98–117

  2. Drive 187.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Playa Grandecar car 187.9 km
    3h 30m
    $26–37

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    3h 15m
    $470–474

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  • Distance: 215.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Puntarenas to Tamarindo on demand. Tickets cost $405 and the journey takes 2h.

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