There are 4 ways to get from Marbella to Playa Grande by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Marbella to Santa Cruzbus
- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus Santa Cruz
3h 14m$7–2,928Drive 39.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Marbella to Playa Grandecar 39.6 km
1h 10m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marbella to Playa Grandetaxi 39.6 km
1h 10m$75–95Bus via Playa Grande
- Take the bus from Marbella to Santa Cruzbus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus Santa Cruz
3h 58m$9–2,930
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marbella to Playa Grande is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Marbella to Playa Grande is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Marbella to Playa Grande. However, there are services departing from Marbella and arriving at Playa Grande via Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Marbella and Playa Grande is 98 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.
The best way to get from Marbella to Playa Grande without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $6 - $3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Marbella to Playa Grande, including transfers.
Marbella to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Buses Públicos CR, depart from Marbella station.
Marbella to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Buses Públicos CR, arrive at Santa Cruz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marbella to Playa Grande is 40 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Marbella to Playa Grande.
There are 981+ hotels available in Playa Grande.
What companies run services between Marbella, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Marbella to Playa Grande via Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in around 3h 14m.
- Website
- sanjosecostarica.org
Bus from Marbella to Santa Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–3,000
- Schedules at
- ctp.go.cr
- info@transportesfolklorica.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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