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How to get fromSantiago to Jaco Beachby plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Jaco Beach by plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ACO - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Jaco Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    $398–603

  2. Drive 239.1 km

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    1. Drive from Santiago to Jaco Beachcar car 239.1 km
    4h 31m
    $33–47

  3. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Teresa to Arenal Volcano National Parkshuttle bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Jacóbus bus La Fortuna
    8h 46m
    $360–392

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ACO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    3h 50m
    $359–475

Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Santiago, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Jaco Beach, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Jaco Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Cobano-Airport-ACO airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP), then take the taxi to Jaco Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Santiago to Jaco Beach in around 4h 31m.

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