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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Drake Bayby bus, car, shuttle, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Ciudad Cortésbus bus By Costanera
    2. Drive from Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar car
    5h 6m
    $25–200

  2. Drive 270.7 km

    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Drake Baycar car 270.7 km
    5h 14m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, shuttle, fly to Drake Bay

    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Jacóbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    4h 29m
    $307–373

  4. Bus, drive via Sierpe

    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Sierpebus bus Sierpe
    2. Drive from Sierpe to Drake Baycar car
    6h 27m
    $65–169

  5. Shuttle, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Baytaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $412–773

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ciudad Cortés then drive to Drake Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Matapalo to Drake Bay in around 5h 14m.

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