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How to get fromQuepos to Playa Matapaloby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Quepos to Playa Matapalo by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Cruce de Herradurabus bus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
    1h 30m
    $21–26

  2. Bus via Jacó

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quepos to Jacóbus bus Panamá
    2h 30m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 75.8 km

    1. Drive from Quepos to Playa Matapalocar car 75.8 km
    1h 25m
    $11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quepos to Playa Matapalotaxi taxi 75.8 km
    1h 25m
    $150–190

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Jacóshuttle bus
    2h 39m
    $23–27

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Cruce de Herradura every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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