How To Get From Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi, rent a car and private transfer plus the boat.
What Is The Distance From Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay?
The distance from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is 215 kilometers. Click here to book online Manuel Antonio activities and Day Trips
The travel time by car from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is around 1 hour 45 minutes plus one hour by boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay. Read here how to get from Drake Bay to Manuel Antonio the reverse way
What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay?
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is by bus for $11 USD plus an hour boat you can book online. The bus and boat travel time will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay?
The best way from Manuel Antonio 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 MANUEL ANTONIO TO DRAKE BAY
BY SHARED VAN FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO DRAKE BAY (BEST WAY)
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Manuel Antonio to Sierpe is around 2 hours and you will get the boat going to Drake Bay.
The shared vans are leaving at 7 30 am, 1 30 pm and 6 30 pm. Remember the boat schedule is at 11 30 am and 4 pm so with the last van you will have to stay overnight in Sierpe!
The van fare from Manuel Antonio 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!
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BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO DRAKE BAY (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is by bus plus boat. There is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay. First, you will have to ride a local bus from Manuel Antonio to Quepos.
From Quepos, you will have to ride the bus from Quepos to Sierpe. There is only one direct bus at 11 30 am from Quepos to Sierpe, but if not you can transfer in Dominical and Palmar Norte and take a 30-60 minutes bus ride to Sierpe. Once in Sierpe you will ride the boat to Drake Bay!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO QUEPOS
The bus schedule from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is every 30-60 minutes starting at 4 am. The bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around 15 minutes ride. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around $1 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO SIERPE
The bus schedule from Quepos to Sierpe is leaving at 11 30 am but there are buses going from Quepos to Dominical and Palmar Norte every hour getting the bus coming from San Jose. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus travel time from Quepos to Sierpe is 3 hours. The bus fare from Quepos to Sierpe is around $10 USD.
The total bus travel time from Manuel Antonio to Sierpe is around 3 hours and 45 minutes (could be longer depending on the waiting time) plus a one-hour boat ride from Sierpe to Drake Bay. Remember the boat schedule is at 11 30 am and 4 pm so with the last van you will have to stay overnight in Sierpe!
The total bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Sierpe is around $11 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 MANUEL ANTONIO TO DRAKE BAY BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is by bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes travel time. Plus an hour boat you can book online and it will take a total of $45 USD.
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Drake Bay is by van for $45 USD and you can book online plus a boat (book online here) if you prefer comfort and it will take around 4 hours and it will cost around $80 USD.
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