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How to get fromSan José to Drake Bayby bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Drake Bay by bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Cortésbus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera
    2. Drive from Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar car
    3h 53m
    $30–39

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    3h 19m
    $181–232

  3. Drive 290.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to Drake Baycar car 290.4 km
    6h 22m
    $39–57

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Baytaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $291–372

  5. Shuttle to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Jiménezshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane PJM - DRK
    5h 25m
    $947–1,007

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ciudad Cortés then drive to Drake Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Drake Bay (DRK).

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