Last updated on March 5th, 2023 at 04:40 pm

How To Get From Manuel Antonio to Uvita Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi, rent a car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Manuel Antonio to Uvita?
The distance from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is 68 kilometers. Click here to book online Manuel Antonio activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around 1 hour. The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around $80 USD. Read here how to get from Uvita to Manuel Antonio the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio to Uvita?
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by bus for $6 USD. The bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around 2 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Manuel Antonio to Uvita?
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by shared van for $39 USD per person and 1 hour and 15 minutes travel time and you can book online.
You can rent a car at Manuel Antonio, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $80-100 USD.
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WHERE TO STAY IN UVITA
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $10-15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Uvita. A double room hostel can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.
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HOW TO GET FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA
SHARED VAN FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The shared vans are leaving at 7 30 am, 1 30 pm and 6 30 pm. The van fare from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is $39 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by bus. There is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Uvita. First, you will have to ride a local bus from Manuel Antonio to Quepos. From Quepos, you will have to ride the bus from Quepos to Uvita.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO QUEPOS
The bus schedule from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is every 30-60 minutes starting at 4 am. The bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around 15 minutes ride. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around $1 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO UVITA
The bus schedule from Quepos to Uvita is leaving every hour getting the bus coming from San Jose. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus travel time from Quepos to Uvita is 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare from Quepos to Uvita is around $5 USD.
The total bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Uvita Beach is around 2 hours (could be longer depending on the waiting time). The total bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around $6 USD.
Once you get Uvita, the bus stop is 3 kilometers outside the beach where most of the accommodation is (check the location in Google Maps). You can go walking for 30 minutes or get a taxi.
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TAXI FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA
If you go from Manuel Antonio to Uvita by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around 1 hour.
The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to Uvita Beach is around $80-100 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is around $80-100 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.
CAR RENTAL AT MANUEL ANTONIO

There are many options for renting a car in Manuel Antonio. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Uvita or if you would love to move around. It will take you 1 hour to get to Uvita Beach from Manuel Antonio in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA
Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $90 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $22 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO UVITA
BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by bus for $6 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 2 hours travel time.
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by van for $39 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 1 hour and 15 minutes without any other transfer.
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita is by taxi or private transportation if you wish comfort is around $80-100 USD and 1 hour of travel time. A great option if you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage.
BEST TIME TO VISIT UVITA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Uvita is from December to April because of easier transport.
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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA
The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.
Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!
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