How To Get From Jaco To Drake Bay Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What is The Distance From Jaco to Drake Bay?
The distance from Jaco to Drake Bay is 271 kilometers. Click here to book online Jaco activities and Day Trips
The travel time by car plus boat from Jaco to Drake Bay is around 4 hours. Read here how to get from Drake Bay to Jaco the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Jaco To Drake Bay?
The cheapest way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by bus for $11 USD plus a boat you can book online. The bus travel time plus the boat will be around 5 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Jaco To Drake Bay?
The best way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by shared van for $62 USD you can book online per person plus boat you can book online and 4 hours travel time.
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 JACO TO DRAKE BAY
SHARED VAN FROM JACO TO DRAKE BAY (BEST WAY)
The best way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by shared van to Sierpe and later a boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay. The van travel time from Jaco to Sierpe is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The shared vans are leaving at 6 am and getting before 9 am to Sierpe perfect for getting a the first boat departure!
The van fare from Jaco to Sierpe is $62 USD and 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 JACO TO DRAKE BAY (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by bus plus boat. There are no direct buses from Jaco to Drake Bay. You will have to stop at Sierpe and take the boat as we mentioned above.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM JACO TO SIERPE
The bus schedule from Jaco to Sierpe is starting at 10 30 am and getting 2 30 pm. But buses are leaving every 1-2 hours and you will have to transfer in Uvita or Palmar Norte to reach Sierpe. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus fare from Jaco to Sierpe is around $11 USD. The bus travel time from Jaco to Sierpe is around 4 hours.
BEST WAY FROM JACO TO DRAKE BAY BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 5 hours of travel time. Plus an hour boat you can book online and it will take a total of $45 USD.
The best way from Jaco to Drake Bay is by van for $62 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort plus boat (book online here) and it will take around 4 hours and it will cost around $90 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.