What is the cheapest way to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste?

The cheapest way to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste is to drive and bus via Uvita which costs $35 - $55 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste?

The fastest way to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 32m and costs $500 - $510.

How far is it from Drake Bay to Guanacaste?

The distance between Drake Bay and Guanacaste is 334 km. The road distance is 445.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste, including transfers.

Can I drive from Drake Bay to Guanacaste?

Yes, the driving distance between Drake Bay to Guanacaste is 446 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Drake Bay to Guanacaste.

Where can I stay near Guanacaste?

There are 100+ hotels available in Guanacaste.

Drake Bay to Guanacaste - 4 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane DRK - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle
3h 32m
$503–509
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Sierpecar
2. Take the bus from Sierpe to Esterillo Centrobus
3. Take the bus from Esterillos to Puntarenasbus
4. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
11h 10m
$33–54
Drive, bus via Uvita
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Uvitacar
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Terminal de buses Parritabus
3. Take the bus from Parrita to Puntarenasbus
4. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
10h 16m
$35–51
Drive 445.7 km
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Liberiacar 445.7 km
8h 1m
$60–87

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

49Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Drake Bay to Guanacaste.

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Guanacaste. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, take the bus to El Erizo, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Cañas. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake Bay to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia via Uvita, Parrita, and Puntarenas in around 10h 16m.

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