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How to get fromDrake to Davidby ferry, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Drake to David by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Bahía Drake to Sierpeferry ferry Sierpe
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Davidbus bus 601 San José
    4h 59m
    $36–42

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake to Palmar Nortecar car
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Davidbus bus 601 San José
    4h 7m
    $23–32

  3. Drive 186.4 km

    1. Drive from Drake to Davidcar car 186.4 km
    3h 36m
    $26–37

  4. Ferry, bus via David

    1. Take the ferry from Bahía Drake to Sierpeferry ferry Sierpe
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Davidbus bus Panamá
    6h 40m
    $36–44

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Drake, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Drake to David. However, you can take the ferry to Sierpe, walk to Sierpe, take the bus to Palmar Norte, then take the bus to David. Alternatively, you can drive from Drake to David in around 3h 36m.

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