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

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to bus via Liberia which costs $18 - $26 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $60 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Playa Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Playa Grande. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Playa Grande via Central Autobusera Inteligente and Matapalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The distance between Quepos and Playa Grande is 222 km. The road distance is 304.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande without a car is to bus via Esparza which takes 7h 13m and costs $70 - $100.

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

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

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

Quepos to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Quepos station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Playa Grande?

The best way to get from Quepos to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Esparza, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Quepos to Playa Grande bus arrive?

Quepos to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Playa Grande is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Quepos to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Playa Grande.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Quepos to Playa Grande 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
$61–297
Bus via Liberia
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 Grandebus
10h 32m
$18–26
Bus via Esparza
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Pozónbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take the bus from Cruce Esparza to Coyolitobus San Jose
7h 13m
$72–96
Drive 304.4 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Playa Grandecar 304.4 km
5h 30m
$41–59
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Tamarindoshuttle
6h 9m
$143–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Matapalobus San Jose
8h 58m
$22–32
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Jacóbus Panamá
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Tamarindoshuttle Private / ...
7h 43m
$467–475

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

35Weekly Planes

2h 58mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quepos to Playa Grande.

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Distance: 222.4 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Playa Grande via Pozón, Cruce Esparza, and Coyolito in around 7h 13m.

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