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How to get fromSanta Ana to Playas del Cocoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Playas del Coco by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Liberia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Real Cariari to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Cocobus bus Liberia
    3h 41m
    $35–52

  2. Drive 227.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Playas del Cococar car 227.5 km
    3h 41m
    $31–45

  3. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    2h 58m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mall Real Cariari to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 13m
    $356–362

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Playas del Cocobus bus San Jose
    5h 50m
    $38–46

  6. Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Sardinal to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Cocobus bus
    3h 8m
    $222–951

  7. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    3h 56m
    $268–438

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: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica and Playas del Coco, Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Ana to Playas del Coco via Real Cariari, Liberia, Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, and Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco in around 3h 41m.

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