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How to get fromSan José to Playa Mantasby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Playa Mantas by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Jaco Maxi Palibus bus San José – Panamá
    2. Take the taxi from Jaco Maxi Pali to Playa Mantastaxi taxi
    1h 16m
    $40–50

  2. Drive 91.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Mantascar car 91.7 km
    1h 29m
    $13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José to Costado Los Chanchitosbus bus 655
    1h 48m
    $18–23

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  • Distance: 109.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Playa Mantas, Costa Rica?

Transportes Jacó operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José to Costado Los Chanchitos every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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