How To Get From Montezuma to Jaco Beach Best Way

How To Get From Montezuma to Jaco Beach Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer plus ferry.

What Is The Distance From Montezuma to Jaco?

The distance from Montezuma Beach to Jaco Beach is 50 kilometers but you will have to get a longer path road plus ferry. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Montezuma Beach to Jaco is around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car plus ferry. The taxi fare from Montezuma to Jaco Beach is around $150 USD. Read here how to get from Jaco to Montezuma Beach

What Is The Cheapest Way From Montezuma to Jaco?

The cheapest way from Montezuma to Jaco Beach is by bus for $11 USD and the travel time will be around 6 hours.

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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. 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 MONTEZUMA TO JACO BEACH

BUS FROM MONTEZUMA TO JACO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Montezuma to Jaco Beach is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Montezuma to Cobano and Cobano to Paquera Ferry Port, and catch the ferry and the bus from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MONTEZUMA TO COBANO

The Transportes Cobano Bus from Montezuma to Cobano is leaving a few times per day. The bus schedule from Montezuma to Cobano is starting at 6 30 am, 8 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm (not a fixed schedule make sure you check it out in advance).

The bus travel time from Montezuma Beach to Cobano is 25 minutes and the bus fare is around $1 USD. Check here Transportes Cobano schedule and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM COBANO TO PAQUERA

The bus schedule from Cobano to Paquera is starting 4 am, 6 45 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 2 45 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus travel time from Cobano to Paquera is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the bus fare from Cobano to Paquera is $2 USD.

The bus schedule from Jaco to Puntarenas starts at 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm and 4 30 pm. Check the schedule Buses here. The bus travel time from Jaco Beach to Puntarenas is 3 hours. The bus fare from Jaco to Puntarenas is around $6 USD.

FERRY SCHEDULE BOAT PAQUERA TO PUNTARENAS

The ferry boat schedule from Paquera to Puntarenas Ferry Port is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm. The ferry ride from Paquera to Puntarenas is 1 hour and 30 minutes and the ferry ticket is around $2 USD.

Once in Puntarenas Ferry Port if you want to get a public bus to Jaco Beach. You will have to walk 20 minutes or get a taxi to the Bus Terminal in Puntarenas.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO JACO BEACH

Once in Puntarenas you will have to ride the bus from Puntarenas to Jaco finishing in Quepos. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Jaco is starting at 6 30 am, 9 30 am, 12 30 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach and the bus fare is $4 USD. Check the schedule Buses here!

The total bus and ferry fare from Montezuma to Jaco Beach is $11 USD including the bus coming from Montezuma and the ferry too. And the total travel time is around 6 hours and 30 minutes depending on the traffic and the waiting time.

TAXI/UBER FROM MONTEZUMA TO JACO

The travel time by taxi is around 3 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Montezuma to Paquera Ferry Port is around $80 USD for 1 hour and 15 minutes ride.

You will have to get the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya. And later get another taxi ride from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach around 1 hour and 30 minutes drive around $80-90 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM MONTEZUMA TO JACO BEACH

The best way from Montezuma to Jaco is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 6 hours and 30 minutes travel time. You will pay around $11 USD including the bus coming from Puntarenas and Montezuma with the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Montezuma to Jaco is around $160 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

Happy Travels!