Last updated on August 23rd, 2023 at 08:43 pm
How To Get From Drake Bay to Uvita Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi, rent a car and private transfer plus a boat.
What Is The Distance From Drake Bay to Uvita?
The distance from Drake Bay to Uvita is 147 kilometers. Click here to book online Manuel Antonio activities and Day Trips
The travel time by car from Drake Bay to Uvita is around 45 minutes plus one hour boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay. Read here how to get from Uvita to Drake Bay the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Drake Bay to Uvita?
The cheapest way from Drake Bay to Uvita is by boat you can book online plus a bus for $5 USD and it will be around 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Drake Bay to Uvita?
The best way from Drake Bay to Uvita is by boat you can book online plus a shared van for $39 USD you can book online per person and it will be around 2 hours in total.
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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 DRAKE BAY TO UVITA
First, you will have to take the boat from Drake Bay to Sierpe. Once in Sierpe, you can go by bus, rent a car or by the shared van going to Uvita.
BOAT SCHEDULE FROM DRAKE BAY TO SIERPE
The boat departure is from the beach at Drake Bay and gets to Donde Jorge (Sierpe Port) where you can get your shared van, and your car just in case you parked there, go to the bus or just get your accommodation within walking distance.
There are two daily boats from Drake Bay to Sierpe. The boat schedule from Drake Bay to Sierpe is leaving at 7 am and 2 pm. The boat takes around 1 hour and you can book online. Or you can buy the ticket at the beach and you will have to stay 15-30 minutes before the departure.
If you are bringing devices like laptops, cameras and other gadgets make sure you cover them properly using a dry back or wrapping them with plastics. The boat can get wet and they aren’t covering your belongings so make sure you are aware of this!
TRAVEL TIP – In high season we will recommend you book online your spot in the boat since there are not many seats available.
BY SHARED VAN FROM DRAKE BAY TO UVITA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Sierpe to Uvita is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Sierpe to Uvita is around 1 hour.
The van fare from Sierpe to Uvita is $39 USD and you can book online. The shared vans are leaving at 9 45 am perfect if you get the first boat!
BUS FROM DRAKE BAY TO UVITA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Sierpe to Uvita is by bus. There is only one direct bus from Sierpe to Uvita. The buses leaving Sierpe are going to San Jose and passing by Uvita.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SIERPE TO UVITA
The bus schedule from Sierpe to Uvita is leaving around 6 am and getting to Uvita 7 30 am. But if you don’t get the direct bus from Sierpe to Uvita. There are buses going from Sierpe to Palmar Norte every hour and from Palmar Norte, you will get a bus to Uvita. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The total bus travel time from Sierpe to Uvita is around 1 hour and 45 minutes (could be longer depending on the waiting time). The total bus fare from Sierpe to Uvita is around $5 USD.
Uvita 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.
CAR RENTAL AT SIERPE
There are many options for renting a car at Sierpe. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car or if you would love to move around. It will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to Uvita from Sierpe in a private car. A few agencies like Hertz and Avis are available in the airport for $30-40 USD per day.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SIERPE 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 can fit up to 6 people. It could be $15 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM DRAKE BAY TO UVITA
BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Drake Bay to Uvita is by boat you can book online and by van for $39 USD you can book online if you prefer comfort plus and it will take around 2 hours and it will cost around $70-75 USD.
The best way from Drake Bay to Uvita is by boat you can book online and by bus for $5 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes of travel time and it will take a total of $40 USD.
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