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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quepos to Santa Elena

Composite routes from Quepos to Santa Elena

Cheapest
3 h 28 min
Car
184 km.
from $10
Other
8 h 14 min
122 km.
from $18.78
10 h 35 min
122 km.
from $545.37

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

Bus operators

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Tárcoles
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.98

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$103.26

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Quepos to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$309.53
Bus from La Fortuna to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.05

Transmonteverde

Phone:
+506 2645 7447
Email:
Website:
transmonteverde.com/
Bus from Puntarenas to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$7.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Santa Elena?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Santa Elena is to bus via Tárcoles which costs $15.22 - $22.83 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Santa Elena?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Santa Elena is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Santa Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Santa Elena. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros and arriving at Santa Elena via INVU Tárcoles, Orotina and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Quepos to Santa Elena?

The distance between Quepos and Santa Elena is 207 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.

How do I travel from Quepos to Santa Elena without a car?

The best way to get from Quepos to Santa Elena without a car is to bus via Tárcoles which takes 8h 14m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Santa Elena?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Quepos to Santa Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Santa Elena bus from?

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

Where does the Quepos to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Quepos to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Tárcoles station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Santa Elena is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Quepos to Santa Elena.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

There are 359+ hotels available in Santa Elena. Prices start at $50.52 per night.
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