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

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $11 - $18 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $45 - $250.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Playa Grande and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente via Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Costa Rica?

The distance between Playa Grande and Costa Rica is 193 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $11 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Playa Grande to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, depart from Playa Grande station.

Bus or fly from Playa Grande to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $45 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Playa Grande to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Playa Grande to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transportes Folklórica, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Costa Rica is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Playa Grande to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 776+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Playa Grande to Costa Rica - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Playa Grande to Costa Rica 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 from Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
1h 23m
$46–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
5h 22m
$11–17
Drive 258.9 km
1. Drive from Playa Grande to San Josécar 258.9 km
4h 36m
$35–51
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle Private
4h 46m
$278–279
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Nosarashuttle
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
3h
$94–291
Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Liberia Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
3h 34m
$512–1,371
Bus via Playa Grande
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
6h 5m
$14–20

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

84Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 192.9 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa Grande to Central Autobusera Inteligente via Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in around 5h 22m.

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