There are 5 ways to get from Quepos to Malpais by bus, busferry, 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.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Quepos to Sierpebus By Costanera
- Take the busferry from Sierpe to Malpaisbusferry
10h 13m$91–181Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Entrada a Jacóbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
- Drive from Entrada a Jacó to Malpaiscar
6h 6m$32–61Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to MalpaisPrivate
6h 30m$407–409Bus, drive via Jacó
- Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Playa Hermosabus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
- Drive from Playa Hermosa to Malpaiscar
6h 11m$32–61Drive 314.6 km
- Drive from Quepos to Malpaiscar 314.6 km
6h$43–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Malpais is to bus and drive via Jacó which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Quepos to Malpais is to drive which takes 6h and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Malpais. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Malpais via Quepos and Sierpe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Quepos and Malpais is 445 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.
The best way to get from Quepos to Malpais without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 13m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Quepos to Malpais, including transfers.
Quepos to Malpais bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Quepos station.
Quepos to Malpais bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Sierpe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Malpais is 315 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Quepos to Malpais.
There are 408+ hotels available in Malpais.
What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Malpais, Costa Rica?
RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Malpais on demand. Tickets cost $406 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- info@tracopacr.com
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from Quepos to Sierpe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $8–11
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Entrada a Jacó
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $5–8
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Playa Hermosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $5–7
- Phone
- +506 2642 0024
- info@zumatours.net
- Website
- zumatours.net
Busferry from Sierpe to Malpais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.zumatours.net/
- Phone
- +506 2777 0263
- info@tqpcr.com
- Website
- tqpcr.com
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Entrada a Jacó
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- tqpcr.com
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Playa Hermosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- tqpcr.com
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1970
- info@ridecr.com
- Website
- ridecr.com
Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Malpais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $406
- Website
- https://www.ridecr.com/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Flying into Beijing?, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.