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8 h 5 min
443 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San José to Drake Bay

Composite routes from San José to Drake Bay

Cheapest
8 h 5 min
Car
443 km.
from $24
Other
12 h 21 min
296 km.
from $80.17
12 h 21 min
296 km.
from $106.17

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$510.87
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$510.87
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.74–$347.83

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$184.74
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$187.68
Bus from Monteverde to Dominical
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$334.23

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Pozón to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.32
Bus from Quebrada Amarilla to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.03

Reina del Campo

Phone:
+506 2663 1752
Email:
Website:
reinadelcampo.com/
Bus from Bagaces to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.02–$6.52

Transportes Quepos Puntarenas

Phone:
+506 2777 0263
Email:
Website:
tqpcr.com/horarios-y-tarifas..html
Bus from Puntarenas to Quebrada
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.61–$4.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Drake Bay?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Drake Bay is to drive which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Drake Bay?

The fastest way to get from San José to Drake Bay is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $521.74 - $760.87 .

How far is it from San José to Drake Bay?

The distance between San José and Drake Bay is 377 km. The road distance is 488.7 km.

How long does it take to get from San José to Drake Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from San José to Drake Bay, including transfers.

Can I drive from San José to Drake Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Drake Bay is 489 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from San José to Drake Bay.

Where can I stay near Drake Bay?

There are 143+ hotels available in Drake Bay. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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