What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Matapalo?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Matapalo is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $15 - $25 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Matapalo?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Matapalo is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $290 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Matapalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Matapalo. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Matapalo via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Quepos to Matapalo?

The distance between Quepos and Matapalo is 407 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.

How do I travel from Quepos to Matapalo without a car?

The best way to get from Quepos to Matapalo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $22 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Matapalo?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Quepos to Matapalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Matapalo bus from?

Quepos to Matapalo bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Quepos station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Matapalo?

The best way to get from Quepos to Matapalo is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $290 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Quepos to Matapalo bus arrive?

Quepos to Matapalo bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Matapalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Matapalo is 298 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Quepos to Matapalo.

Where can I stay near Matapalo?

There are 935+ hotels available in Matapalo.

Quepos to Matapalo - 6 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Quepos to Matapalo by car, bus, or plane

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Quepos to Central Autobusera Inteligentecar
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Matapalobus 1502
5h 27m
$23–32
Bus via Puntarenas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenasbus
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Santa Cruzbus
9h 44m
$15–25
Drive 298.3 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Matapalocar 298.3 km
5h 20m
$40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane XQP - TNO
3h 48m
$297–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Matapalobus 1502
6h 53m
$22–30
Bus via San José
1. Take the bus from Quepos to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Matapalobus San Jose
8h 30m
$25–32

Quepos to Matapalo by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.2 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quepos to Matapalo via Terminal Tica Bus and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 6h 53m.

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