What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to bus which costs $26 - $35 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $300 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Playa Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Playa Grande. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Tamarindo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The distance between Quepos and Playa Grande is 222 km. The road distance is 304.4 km.

How do I travel from Quepos to Playa Grande without a car?

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande without a car is to bus via Puntarenas which takes 8h 1m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Playa Grande?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Quepos to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Playa Grande bus from?

Quepos to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, depart from Quepos station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $300 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Puntarenas, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Quepos to Playa Grande bus arrive?

Quepos to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, arrive at Puntarenas station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Playa Grande is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Quepos to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 929+ hotels available in Playa Grande.

Quepos to Playa Grande - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Quepos to Playa Grande by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane XQP - TNO
2h 48m
$302–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Santa Cruzbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus
11h 18m
$26–34
Bus via Puntarenas
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 Tamarindobus 550
8h 1m
$43–53
Drive 304.4 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Playa Grandecar 304.4 km
5h 30m
$41–59
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Tamarindoshuttle
6h 9m
$143–185
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Jacóbus Panamá
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Tamarindoshuttle Private / ...
7h 43m
$469–476

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.4 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, 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 Playa Grande via Puntarenas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Tamarindo in around 8h 1m.

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