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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 Panamá
    6h 40m
    $36–42

  2. Drive  186.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake to Davidcar car 186.4 km
    3h 36m
    $30–44

  3. Ferry, bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the ferry from Bahía Drake to Sierpeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    6h 55m
    $44–49

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Drake to Golfitocar car
    2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus 654
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    5h 31m
    $32–41

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  • Distance: 203.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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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