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Santa Elena, Costa Rica → Quepos, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Quepos

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Quepos

Cheapest
3 h 27 min
Car
183 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70

Bus operators

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Cruce de Herradura to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.98

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

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

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
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 Santa Elena to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.05
Bus from La Fortuna to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$309.53

Transportes Quepos Puntarenas

Phone:
+506 2777 0263
Email:
Website:
tqpcr.com/horarios-y-tarifas..html
Bus from Puntarenas to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98
Bus from Cruce de Herradura to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.07–$3.91

Transmonteverde

Phone:
+506 2645 7447
Email:
Website:
transmonteverde.com/
Bus from Santa Elena to Puntarenas
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 Santa Elena to Quepos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Quepos is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $10.33 - $14.13 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Quepos is to drive and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $16.30 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Quepos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Quepos. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Quepos via Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Quepos?

The distance between Santa Elena and Quepos is 239 km. The road distance is 184.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Quepos without a car is to bus via Puntarenas which takes 6h 30m and costs $10.33 - $14.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Santa Elena to Quepos, including transfers.

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

Santa Elena to Quepos bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, depart from Santa Elena station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Quepos bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Quepos bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, arrive at Puntarenas station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Quepos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Quepos is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Santa Elena to Quepos.

Where can I stay near Quepos?

There are 339+ hotels available in Quepos. Prices start at $84.75 per night.
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