How to Travel from
Playa Matapalo to Quepos
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Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica → Quepos, Costa Rica
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Matapalo to Quepos
Composite routes from Playa Matapalo to Quepos
Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 52 min
Bus
212 km.
from $39.72
8 h 10 min
212 km.
from $17.37
6 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
211 km.
from $279.76
6 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
211 km.
from $209.14
6 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
211 km.
from $101.92
6 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
211 km.
from $290.66
2 h 9 min
60 km.
from $11.85
Route Navigator Playa Matapalo - Quepos
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168 м
168 м
Turn left onto Calle Matapalo
Calle Matapalo, 321 м
321 м
Turn left onto Calle Matapalo
Calle Matapalo, 5 km 481 м
5 km 481 м
Turn slight left onto Vía 911
Vía 911, 8 km 395 м
8 km 395 м
Turn right onto Vía 151
Vía 151, 8 km 348 м
8 km 348 м
Turn left onto Corredor Chorotega
Corredor Chorotega, 20 km 60 м
20 km 60 м
Turn right onto Entrada Vía 1
Entrada Vía 1, 69 km 811 м
69 km 811 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 18 and take 18 toward Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Carmona, Hojancha
Entrada Vía 18, Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Carmona, Hojancha, 18, 363 м
363 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Entrada Vía 1
Entrada Vía 1, 312 м
312 м
Keep right toward 1
1, 2 km 228 м
2 km 228 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn right
230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Calle Cinco Esquinas
Calle Cinco Esquinas, 16 м
16 м
Turn left onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 1 km 486 м
1 km 486 м
Keep right
181 м
181 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 19 km 152 м
19 km 152 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 26 km 934 м
26 km 934 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 23 toward 23
Entrada Vía 23, 23, 28 km 716 м
28 km 716 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 34 and take 34 toward Jacó, Tárcoles
Entrada Vía 34, Jacó, Tárcoles, 34, 1 km 593 м
1 km 593 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 34 and take 34 toward Jacó, Tárcoles
Entrada Vía 34, Jacó, Tárcoles, 34, 100 km 719 м
100 km 719 м
Keep right onto Vía 235
Vía 235, 2 km 895 м
2 km 895 м
Turn left onto Avenida 13
Avenida 13, 254 м
254 м
Turn right onto Calle Central
Calle Central, 145 м
145 м
Turn left onto Avenida 9
Avenida 9, 60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Calle 1
Calle 1, 123 м
123 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$458.01
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$343.51
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$458.01
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$292.62
Costa Rica Green Airways
Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.08–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$458.01
Bus operators
Tracopa
Bus from Entrada a Jacó to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.85
Bus from Playa Herradura to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$8.91
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.85–$7.00
Zuma Tours
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$89.06
Bus from Jacó to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$24.17–$76.34
Bus from Liberia Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$190.84
Bus from Montezuma to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$114.50
Reina del Campo
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.63
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Bus from Guardia to Cruce
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$10.81
Bus from Guardia to Parada
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$15.27
Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Bus from Puntarenas to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.83–$6.23
Bus from Entrada a Jacó to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.29–$4.33
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.83–$3.44
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos?
The cheapest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos is to bus which costs $10.33 - $14.13 and takes 8h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos?
The fastest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Playa Matapalo and Quepos?
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Matapalo to Quepos. However, there are services departing from Playa Matapalo and arriving at Quepos via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
How far is it from Playa Matapalo to Quepos?
The distance between Playa Matapalo and Quepos is 301 km. The road distance is 292.1 km.
How do I travel from Playa Matapalo to Quepos without a car?
The best way to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos without a car is to shuttle which takes 7h 2m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos?
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Playa Matapalo to Quepos, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Playa Matapalo to Quepos bus from?
Playa Matapalo to Quepos bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Where does the Playa Matapalo to Quepos bus arrive?
Playa Matapalo to Quepos bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, arrive at Puntarenas station.
Can I drive from Playa Matapalo to Quepos?
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Matapalo to Quepos is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Playa Matapalo to Quepos.
Where can I stay near Quepos?
There are 351+ hotels available in Quepos. Prices start at $82.12 per night.
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