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How to get fromAtenas to Drake Bayby bus, plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Atenas to Drake Bay by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Drake Bay

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    2h 39m
    $193–383

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Sierpebus bus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
    2. Drive from Sierpe to Drake Baycar car
    10h 25m
    $34–44

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle bus Private
    2. Drive from Uvita to Drake Baycar car
    5h 37m
    $498–507

  4. Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    2. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Baytaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $293–573

  5. Drive  299.9 km

    1. Drive from Atenas to Drake Baycar car 299.9 km
    6h 31m
    $41–59

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Atenas, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Atenas to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Alajuela, walk to Terminal TUASA Alajuela, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, then fly to Drake Bay (DRK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atenas to Drake Bay via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, San José, and Sierpe in around 10h 25m.

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