
How To Get From Dominical to Drake Bay Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi, rent a car and private transfer plus an hour boat.
What Is The Distance From Dominical to Drake Bay?
The distance from Dominical to Drake Bay is 165 kilometers. Click here to book online Manuel Antonio activities and Day Trips
The travel time by car from Dominical to Drake Bay is around 1 hour plus one hour boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay. Read here how to get from Drake Bay to Dominical the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Dominical to Drake Bay?
The cheapest way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by bus for $6 USD plus an hour boat you can book online.. The bus and boat travel time will be around 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Dominical to Drake Bay?
The best way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by shared van for $45 USD you can book online per person plus a boat you can book online. It will be one hour by van plus one hour by boat!
WHERE TO STAY IN DRAKE BAY
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Drake Bay. A double-room hostel can cost up to $30-40 a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 a night.
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ARE THERE ATMS IN DRAKE BAY?
There are no ATMs in Drake Bay so make sure you withdraw in advance in San Jose or in one of the stops if you are getting by van or by bus.
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HOW TO GET FROM DOMINICAL TO DRAKE BAY
SHARED VAN FROM DOMINICAL TO DRAKE BAY (BEST WAY)
The best way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by shared van. The van travel time from Dominical to Sierpe is around 1 hour and 20 minutes where you will get the boat going to Drake Bay.
The shared vans are leaving at 8 30 am and you will get on time to Sierpe Ferry Port to get the first boat leaving at 11 30 am. The van fare from Dominical to Sierpe is $45 USD and you can book online plus one hour boat you can book online
BOAT SCHEDULE FROM SIERPE TO DRAKE BAY
There are two daily boats from Sierpe to Drake Bay. The boat schedule from Sierpe to Drake Bay is leaving at 11 30 am and 4 pm from Sierpe Port.
The boat takes around 1 hour and you can book online. You will get to Drake Bay to the Beach. Make sure you have proper shoes and clothes because you will get wet when getting off the boat on the beach.
In high season we will recommend you book online your spot in the boat since there are not many seats available. In that case, you will have to stay overnight in Sierpe and get the boat the next day!
Read here full blog post how to get from Sierpe to Drake Bay!
BUS FROM DOMINICAL TO DRAKE BAY (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by bus. There is no direct bus from Dominical to Drake Bay. The buses are leaving San Jose and passing by Dominical going to Sierpe. Once in Sierpe you will have to get the boat to Drake Bay.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM DOMINICAL TO SIERPE
The bus schedule from Dominical to Sierpe is leaving around 12 15 pm and gets at 2 30 pm at Sierpe you will have enough time to get the boat leaving at 4 pm. But if you don’t get the direct bus from Dominical to Sierpe.
There are buses going from Dominical to Palmar Norte every hour and from Palmar Norte, you will get a bus to Sierpe. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The total bus travel time from Dominical to Sierpe is around 2 hours and 15 minutes (could be longer depending on the waiting time).
The total bus fare from Dominical to Sierpe is around $6 USD plus the boat you can book online is one hour travel time leaving at 4 pm (you will have to stay 30 minutes before the boat departure at the port).
BEST WAY FROM DOMINICAL TO DRAKE BAY BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by van for $39 USD and you can book online plus boat (book online here) if you prefer comfort and it will take around 2 hours and it will cost around $70-75 USD.
The best way from Dominical to Drake Bay is by bus for $6 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes of travel time. Plus an hour boat you can book online and it will take a total of $40 USD.
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About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.