There are 4 ways to get from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane XQP - SJO
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenas
3h 23m$322–358Drive 140.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Puntarenascar 140.1 km
2h 37m$19–28Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Playa Manzanillo
- Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
- Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus
16h 8m$521–526Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Quepos-XQP to Puntarenas140.1 km
2h 37m
Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Quepos Airport (XQP) and Puntarenas is 149 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.
The best way to get from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 16h 8m and costs $520 - $530.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas.
There are 122+ hotels available in Puntarenas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Quepos Airport (XQP) and Puntarenas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Quepos Airport (XQP), Costa Rica and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from Quepos Airport (XQP) to Puntarenas. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Puntarenas via Playa Manzanillo, Parada Playa Manzanillo, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Empresarios Unidos in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–290
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–290
- Website
- costaricagreenair.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–220
Shuttle from San Jose Airport to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $173
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Playa Manzanillo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $501
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
- Phone
- +506 2221 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas
Bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Quepos-XQP to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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