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How to get fromSan José to Playa Matapaloby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Playa Matapalo by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Jaco Maxi Palibus bus San José – Panamá
    1h 9m
    $30–38

  2. Bus via Playa Herradura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Jacóbus bus Panamá
    2h 30m
    $8–11

  3. Drive 97.8 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Matapalocar car 97.8 km
    1h 36m
    $14–19

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacó to Playa Herradurabus bus Jaco
    2h 7m
    $186–253

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  • Distance: 104.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Jaco Maxi Pali once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 57 min.

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