How To Get From Manuel Antonio To Tortuguero Best Way – You can go by bus, van, car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Manuel Antonio To Tortuguero?
The distance from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is 288 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is around 5 hours and 30 minutes by car. Read here how to get from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio
What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio To Tortuguero?
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is by bus for $19 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 9-10 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN TORTUGUERO
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 Tortuguero. 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 MANUEL ANTONIO TO TORTUGUERO
BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO TORTUGUERO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat. First you will have to ride Tracopa Bus leaving from Manuel Antonio to San Jose, Cariari, La Pavona and the boat to Tortuguero.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
The Tracopa Bus from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is leaving every 1-2 hours starting from 4 am, 6 am, 7 30 am, 9 30 am, 10 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 30 pm and 5 pm. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is around $9 USD.
The travel time from Manuel Antonio to San Jose by bus is 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you take the colectivo will take 2 hours more since is stopping and getting passengers the whole way. Check here Tracopa Bus schedule and route!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO CARIARI
Once in San Jose, you will have to get walking distance to Grand Caribe Bus Terminal to get the bus from San Jose to Cariari.
The bus schedule from San Jose to Cariari with Grupo Caribeños (leaving from Grand Caribe Bus Terminal) is starting at 6 30 am, 9 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 30 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm. The bus travel time from San Jose to Cariari is 2 hours and the bus fare from San Jose to Cariari is $3 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CARIARI TO LA PAVONA
The bus schedule from Cariari to La Pavona is starting at 5 am, 9 am, 11 30 am and 3 pm. The bus travel time from Cariari to La Pavona is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and the bus fare is $2 USD.
BOAT FROM LA PAVONA TO TORTUGUERO
Once in La Pavona you will have to get a boat. You can buy the tickets in the restaurant and it will be a shared boat up to 20 people going from La Pavona to Tortuguero. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.
The boat departure schedule from La Pavona to Tortuguero is starting at 6 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and the last one at 4 30 pm (when the bus from Cariari to La Pavona is getting). The boat ride from La Pavona to Tortuguero will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more).
Outside these boats schedule (estimated time not fixed) there are also private boats (more expensive) going from La Pavona to Tortuguero.
The total travel time from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is around 8-9 hours by bus plus boat. The total bus and boat fare from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is $19 USD.
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TAXI/UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO TORTUGUERO
The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is around 5 hours and 30 minutes to La Pavona and 1 hour more the boat to Tortuguero.
The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to La Pavona before getting the boat to Tortuguero is around $270 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO TORTUGUERO
The best way from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat if you go on a budget for a total of 9-10 hours travel time. You will pay around $19 USD including the bus coming from Manuel Antonio, San Jose Costa Rica to La Pavona and the boat to Tortuguero.
If you wish for more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero is around $270 USD and 5 hours 30 minutes travel time.
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