Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 09:59 am
How To Get From Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa Best Way – You can go by car, shared van, bus plus ferry and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa Beach?
The distance from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa Beach is 201 kilometers the most popular and easiest way. Click here to book online Tamarindo and day trips
The travel time from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is around 4 hours by car. Read here how to get from Santa Teresa Beach to Playa Flamingo the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa?
The cheapest way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by bus plus ferry for $15 USD and it will take around 9-10 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa?
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by shared van for $55 USD and you can book online and it will take 4 hours and 30 minutes.
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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTA TERESA
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $15 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 PLAYA FLAMINGO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH
BY SHARED VAN FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO SANTA TERESA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The van fare from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa Beach is $55 USD and you can book online. The shared vans are leaving at 2 pm.
BUS FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO SANTA TERESA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by bus. There are no direct buses from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa.
You will have to take a bus from Playa Flamingo to Liberia. Once in Liberia you will have to take a bus from Liberia to Puntarenas Bus Terminal and walk 20 minutes or get a taxi to reach Puntarenas Ferry Terminal.
Once in Puntarenas Ferry Terminal the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera Ferry Terminal. Once in Paquera Ferry Port a bus going from Paquera to Cobano and from Cobano a bus going from Cobano to Santa Teresa Beach.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO LIBERIA
The bus schedule from Playa Flamingo to Liberia is starting from 6 am to 6 pm leaving every 1-2 hours. The bus fare from Playa Flamingo to Liberia Airport is $3 USD. The bus travel time from Playa Flamingo to Liberia Airport is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and it can be longer.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LIBERIA TO PUNTARENAS
The bus from Liberia to Puntarenas with Reyna del Campo is running every 1-2 hours starting from 5 am to 5 pm from Liberia Bus Terminal.
The bus fare from Liberia to Puntarenas is around $6 USD. The travel time from Liberia to Puntarenas is around 3 hours. The bus is getting to Puntarenas Bus Terminal.
Once in Puntarenas Bus Terminal, you will have to walk to Puntarenas Ferry Terminal for 20 minutes or take a taxi.
FERRY BOAT FROM PUNTARENAS TO PAQUERA
The ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. 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 from 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 of 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. Anytime that the ferry arrives you will have available buses leaving from Paquera to Cobano.
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 Mal Pais bus schedule from Cobano to Santa Teresa is running every hour starting at 6 am to 7 pm. Check here Mal Pais Bus schedule and route!
The bus travel time from Cobano to Santa Teresa is around 30 minutes and the bus fare is $1 USD.
The total bus fare from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is around $15 USD and the total travel time by bus plus ferry is around 9-10 hours. Make sure you leave early morning to get on time!
CAR RENTAL AT PLAYA FLAMINGO
There are many options for renting a car in Playa Flamingo. It’s the most convenient option if you would love to move around and travel with someone else and have an adventure.
It will take you 4 hours to get to Santa Teresa Beach depending on how is the road and the stops that you do on the way.
A few agencies like Hertz and Avis are available for $30-40 USD daily. Click here to get the best deals renting a car in Costa Rica!
BEST WAY FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH BUS VS RENT A CAR VS SHARED VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa Beach is by shared van for $55 USD and you can book online direct to your hotel. The travel time is around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by renting a car if you are joining 2-3 people and you like an adventure.
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Santa Teresa is by bus for $15 USD if you go on a budget and it will take around 9-10 hours since you need to take a ferry, transfer buses and add some waiting time.
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