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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Playa Santa Teresaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Playa Santa Teresa by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Estradabus bus Estrada / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Estrada to Playa Santa Teresataxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $134–165

  2. Drive 118.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Playa Santa Teresacar car 118.3 km
    2h 17m
    $16–23

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus Tamarindo
    5h
    $198–533

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Nosarabus bus 548 Nicoya
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Santa Teresashuttle bus Tambor
    5h 5m
    $65–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Playa Santa Teresa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

Zuma Tours operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa on demand. Tickets cost $45–380 and the journey takes 4h.

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