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How to get fromSan José to Playa Matapalo (Station)by bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Playa Matapalo (Station) by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Playa Matapalobus bus 513 Liberia
    3h 42m
    $11–13

  2. Drive 247.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Matapalo (Station)car car 247.2 km
    4h 8m
    $34–48

  3. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4h 22m
    $256–352

  4. Bus via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Municipal de Liberiabus bus 500-B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Playa Matapalobus bus 513 Liberia
    5h 40m
    $12–14

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Playa Matapalobus bus 513 Liberia
    6h 40m
    $12–14

  6. Bus, fly to Liberia International Airport

    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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    4h 55m
    $183–904

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Playa Matapalo (Station), Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Playa Matapalo via Liberia and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 3h 42m.

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