How To Get From Manuel Antonio To Santa Teresa Beach Best Way

Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 12:52 am

How To Get From Manuel Antonio To Santa Teresa Beach Best Way – You can go by car, bus, van and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa?

The distance from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is 225 kilometers but you will have to get a longer path road plus ferry. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is around 5 hours and 30 minutes by car plus ferry. Read here how to get from Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa?

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is by bus for $11 USD and it will be around 8 hours. Read here Tamarindo vs Santa Teresa

What Is The Best Way From Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa?

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is by shared van for $98 USD you can book online and 4 hours of travel time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTA TERESA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Santa Teresa. Double-room hostels 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 SANTA TERESA BEACH

BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa Beach is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Manuel Antonio to, Quepos, Puntarenas Ferry Port, and catch the ferry and the bus from Paquera to Cobano. Finally the bus goes from Cobano to Santa Teresa Beach.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO QUEPOS

The bus schedule from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is running every 30 minutes starting at 4 pm. The bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is 15 minutes and the bus Manuel Antonio to Quepos is $1 USD. Check the schedule Buses here!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO PUNTARENAS

The bus schedule from Quepos to Puntarenas is starting at 4 30 am, 5 30 am, 7 30 am, 11 pm, 2 pm, 3 30 pm 4 30 pm and 6 pm. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!

The bus travel time from Quepos to Puntarenas is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Quepos to Puntarenas is around $5 USD.

From Puntarenas Bus Terminal to Puntarenas Ferry Port there are 2 kilometers which is 20 minutes walking distance or you can get a taxi since the Bus Terminal is located at city center.

FERRY SCHEDULE BOAT PUNTARENAS TO PAQUERA

Once in Puntarenas Ferry Port after 3-4 hours bus from Manuel Antonio and Quepos. You will cross by ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera around 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time.

The ferry schedule from Puntarenas Ferry Port to Paquera is starting at 5 am, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm. The ferry fare Puntarenas to Paquera is only $1.50 USD and $25 USD for a car.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PAQUERA TO COBANO

Once you cross by ferry from Paquera Port you will ride two buses for a total 1 hour and 45 minutes ride from Paquera to Santa Teresa Beach. The bus schedule from Paquera Port to Cobano is starting 6 15 am, 8 15 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 3 30 pm, 4 15 pm and 6 15 pm.

The bus travel time from Paquera to Cobano is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the bus fare from Paquera to Cobano is $2 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM COBANO TO SANTA TERESA

Once you are in Cobano you will have to take a bus from Cobano to Santa Teresa. The bus schedule from Cobano to Santa Teresa is starting at 7 am, 10 30 am, 11 30 am, 2 30 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm. The bus travel time from Cobano to Santa Teresa is around 25 minutes and the bus fare is $1 USD.

The total bus and ferry fare from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is $11 USD including the bus coming from the airport and the ferry too. And the total travel time is around 8 hours depending on the traffic and the waiting time.

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SHARED VAN FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is 4 hours.

The van fare from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is $98 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA

The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa Beach is around 5 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to Puntarenas Ferry Port is around $140 USD for around 2 hours and 20 minutes ride.

You will have to get the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya. And later get another taxi ride from Paquera to Santa Teresa around 1 hour and 15 minutes drive around $80-90 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fare to taxis. You can expect going from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa around $220 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day. You will have to follow the way by taxi getting the ferry to cross Gulf of Nicoya.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $300 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $75 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa Beach is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time. You will pay around $11 USD including the bus coming from Manuel Antonio to Quepos, Puntarenas and Santa Teresa with the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya.

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa Beach is by van for $98 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Manuel Antonio to Santa Teresa is around $220 USD and 5 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN SANTA TERESA BEACH

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. Double-room hostels 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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