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How to get fromSan Carlos to Jaco Beachby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San Carlos to Jaco Beach by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Jacóbus bus La Fortuna
    4h 28m
    $403–423

  2. Drive 147.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos to Jaco Beachcar car 147.7 km
    3h 2m
    $20–29

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane FON - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Jaco Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 51m
    $376–672

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Carlos to Jaco Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Jaco Beach, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Carlos to Jaco Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Arenal Volcano National Park then take the bus to Jacó. Alternatively, you can drive from San Carlos to Jaco Beach in around 3h 2m.

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