What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $190 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Flamingo and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flamingo and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

The distance between Playa Flamingo and Costa Rica is 202 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.

How do I travel from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica without a car is to shuttle which takes 5h and costs $396.

How long does it take to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica bus from?

Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Flamingo station.

Bus or fly from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $190 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h.

Where does the Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 764+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica by plane, car, bus, 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 from Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
1h 33m
$190–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flamingo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Flamingo
5h
$9–14
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Playa Flamingo to Quebrada Hondacar
2. Take the bus from Quebrada Honda to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
3h 49m
$19–26
Drive 255.6 km
1. Drive from Playa Flamingo to San Josécar 255.6 km
4h 23m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo Beach to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
5h
$396
Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo to Liberia Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
2h 34m
$426–1,274

Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica by bus

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Map of how to get from Playa Flamingo to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 201.6 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica and Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from Flamingo Beach to San José hourly. Tickets cost $396 and the journey takes 5h.

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