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How to get fromSanta Elena to Malpaisby car or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Malpais by car or shuttle

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  1. Drive 167.3 km

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    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Malpaiscar car 167.3 km
    3h 54m
    $23–33

  2. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Malpaisshuttle bus Private
    1h 5m
    $53–390

  3. Shuttle via Tambor

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to Malpaisshuttle bus Tambor
    3h 9m
    $530–535

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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Malpais, Costa Rica?

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Monteverde to Malpais on demand. Tickets cost $338 and the journey takes 1h. Zuma Tours also services this route on demand.

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