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How to get fromSanta Elena to Paqueraby car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Paquera by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)car car
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    3h 33m
    $301–451

  2. Drive 155.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Paqueracar car 155.7 km
    3h 13m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Paquerashuttle bus
    11h 21m
    $736–806

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Elena to Paquera. However, you can drive to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) airport, fly to Cobano (ACO), then take the taxi to Paquera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Elena to Paquera via La Fortuna, Monteverde, Monteverde, Paquera, and El Relleno in around 11h 21m.

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