Last updated on February 16th, 2024 at 06:44 am
How To Get From Drake Bay to Jaco Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What is The Distance From Drake Bay to Jaco?
The distance from Drake Bay to Jaco is 271 kilometers. Click here to book online Jaco activities and Day Trips
The travel time by car plus boat from Drake Bay to Jaco is around 4 hours in total. Read here how to get from Jaco to Drake Bay the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Drake Bay to Jaco?
The cheapest way from Drake Bay to Jaco is by boat you can book online plus a bus for $11 USD. The boat plus bus travel time will be around 5 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Drake Bay to Jaco?
The best way from Drake Bay to Jaco is by boat you can book online plus a shared van for $62 USD you can book online and 4 hours travel time.
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WHERE TO STAY IN JACO
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Jaco. 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 JACO
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 shared van going to Jaco.
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 SIERPE TO JACO (BEST WAY)
The best way from Sierpe to Jaco is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Sierpe to Jaco is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The van fare from Sierpe to Jaco is $62 USD and you can book online. The shared vans are leaving at 9 45 am and getting 12 30 m to Jaco Beach perfect if you take the first boat!
BUS FROM SIERPE TO JACO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Sierpe to Jaco is by bus. The buses from Sierpe to Jaco are going from Tracopa Bus Terminal in San Jose and passing by Jaco.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SIERPE TO JACO
The bus schedule from Sierpe to Jaco is starting at 6 am and gets 10 am. But there are buses leaving every 1-2 hours and you will have to transfer in Uvita or Palmar Norte to reach Jaco Beach. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus fare from Sierpe to Jaco is around $11 USD. The bus travel time from Sierpe to Jaco is around 4 hours.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SIERPE TO JACO
Hotel transfers are 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 $260 USD and you can fit up to 4 people. It could be $70 USD per person.
BEST WAY FROM SIERPE TO JACO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Drake Bay to Jaco is by boat you can book online plus a bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 5 hours of travel time and it will take a total of $45 USD.
The best way from Drake Bay to Jaco is by boat you can book online plus a van for $62 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and it will take around 4 hours and it will cost around $90 USD
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