What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo is to bus via Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz which costs $18 - $23 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $75 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Playa Flamingo?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Playa Flamingo. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros and arriving at Flamingo via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

The distance between Quepos and Playa Flamingo is 231 km. The road distance is 301 km.

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

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo without a car is to bus via Puntarenas which takes 7h 19m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Playa Flamingo bus from?

Quepos to Playa Flamingo bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $75 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Puntarenas, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Quepos to Playa Flamingo bus arrive?

Quepos to Playa Flamingo bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Terminal TRACOPA station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Playa Flamingo?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Playa Flamingo is 301 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Quepos to Playa Flamingo.

Where can I stay near Playa Flamingo?

There are 801+ hotels available in Playa Flamingo.

Quepos to Playa Flamingo - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo 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
best
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane XQP - TNO
2h 48m
$77–324
Bus via Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenasbus
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Santa Cruzbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Flamingobus
9h 5m
$18–23
Bus via Puntarenas
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenasbus
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Colónbus
7h 19m
$42–56
Drive 301 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Playa Flamingocar 301 km
5h 14m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Terminal TRACOPAbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Flamingobus San Jose
8h 46m
$21–29
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Playa Flamingoshuttle La Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
8h 59m
$610

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

49Weekly Planes

2h 44mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Quepos to Playa Flamingo.

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Distance: 231.1 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

SANSA, World Ticket, and Costa Rica Green Airways fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quepos to Playa Flamingo via Puntarenas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Colón in around 7h 19m.

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