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

The cheapest way to get from Drake Bay to Nicoya is to drive and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drake Bay to Nicoya is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 1m and costs $420 - $435.

How far is it from Drake Bay to Nicoya?

The distance between Drake Bay and Nicoya is 319 km. The road distance is 438.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Drake Bay to Nicoya, including transfers.

Can I drive from Drake Bay to Nicoya?

Yes, the driving distance between Drake Bay to Nicoya is 439 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Drake Bay to Nicoya.

Where can I stay near Nicoya?

There are 45+ hotels available in Nicoya.

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

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

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

Fly to Nosara Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane DRK - NOB
2. Take the bus from Nosara to Nicoyabus
4h 35m
$240–242
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
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus
13h 28m
$35–57
Drive 438.6 km
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Nicoyacar 438.6 km
8h 5m
$59–85
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane DRK - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nicoyashuttle
4h 1m
$423–432

Drake Bay (DRK) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

27Weekly Planes

2h 58mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Drake Bay to Nicoya.

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Distance: 319.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Nicoya. However, you can fly to Nosara Airport (NOB), walk to Nosara, then take the bus to Nicoya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake Bay to Nicoya via Sierpe, Esterillos, Puntarenas, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 13h 28m.

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