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Playa Grande to Drake Bay

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464 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Grande to Drake Bay

Composite routes from Playa Grande to Drake Bay

Cheapest
8 h 49 min
Car
464 km.
from $25

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$610.68

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$610.68

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$361.47
Bus from Tamarindo to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$491.52

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Playa Herradura to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.34
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$19.26

Transportes Delio Morales

Phone:
+506 2777 0318
Email:
Bus from San José to Parrita
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.12

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Santa Cruz to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay is to bus which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $38.04 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

The distance between Playa Grande and Drake Bay is 308 km. The road distance is 509.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Drake Bay is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $38.04 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 13h 55m. There are no good options to train between Playa Grande to Drake Bay.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Drake Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Drake Bay is 510 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Playa Grande to Drake Bay.

Where can I stay near Drake Bay?

There are 145+ hotels available in Drake Bay. Prices start at $36.85 per night.
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