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How to get fromSanta Elena to Nicoyaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Nicoya by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Elena to Limonaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Limonal to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1502 / ...
    2h 34m
    $80–95

  2. Drive 96.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Nicoyacar car 96.5 km
    2h 10m
    $13–19

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Nicoyashuttle bus Private
    6h 50m
    $469

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Elena to Nicoya. However, you can take the taxi to Limonal then take the bus to Terminal Nicoya. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Elena to Nicoya in around 2h 10m.

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