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How to get fromSanta Elena to Playa Grandeby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Playa Grande by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Line 625 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cañitas to La Irmabus bus 625
    2. Take the bus from La Irma to Huacasbus bus 1502
    3h 25m
    $36–45

  2. Drive 157.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Playa Grandecar car 157.1 km
    3h 24m
    $22–31

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4h 25m
    $519–605

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Elena to Sámarashuttle bus Monteverde
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Playa Grandeshuttle bus Tambor
    6h 43m
    $96–119

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: 187.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Cañitas to Playa Grande via La Irma and Huacas in around 3h 25m.

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