What is the cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional?

The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional?

The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Puntarenas and Playa Ostional?

No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at Ostional via Liberia and Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional?

The distance between Puntarenas and Playa Ostional is 236 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.

How do I travel from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional without a car?

The best way to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $17 - $3,100.

How long does it take to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puntarenas to Playa Ostional bus from?

Puntarenas to Playa Ostional bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, depart from Puntarenas station.

Where does the Puntarenas to Playa Ostional bus arrive?

Puntarenas to Playa Ostional bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional?

Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Playa Ostional is 166 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional.

Where can I stay near Playa Ostional?

There are 292+ hotels available in Playa Ostional.

Puntarenas to Playa Ostional - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Santa Cruzbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Ostionalbus
6h 7m
$18–3,018
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Playa Naranjoferry
2. Take the bus from Playa Naranjo to Nicoyabus 511
3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Ostionalbus
8h 22m
$15–3,015
Drive 165.9 km
1. Drive from Puntarenas to Playa Ostionalcar 165.9 km
3h 32m
$23–33
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
4h 26m
$365–420
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Tamarindoshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Ostionalbus
5h 13m
$561–3,558
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane LIR - NOB
4h 43m
$443–782

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Playa Ostional.

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Distance: 235.5 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Ostional via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Liberia, Terminal Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz in around 6h 7m.

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