How To Get From Montezuma To Manuel Antonio Best Way – You can go by bus, van, car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Montezuma to Manuel Antonio?
The distance from Montezuma Beach to Manuel Antonio is 215 kilometers but you will have to get a longer path road plus ferry. Read here Best Tours in Manuel Antonio
The travel time from Montezuma Beach to Manuel Antonio is around 5 hours and 15 minutes by car plus ferry. Read here how to get from Manuel Antonio to Montezuma Beach the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Montezuma to Manuel Antonio?
The cheapest way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by bus for $11 USD and it will be around 8 hours. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
What Is The Best Way From Montezuma to Manuel Antonio?
The best way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by shared van for $81 USD you can book online and 3 hours travel time
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WHERE TO STAY IN MANUEL ANTONIO
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 Manuel Antonio. 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 BEACH TO MANUEL ANTONIO
BUS FROM MONTEZUMA TO MANUEL ANTONIO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Montezuma to Cobano and Cobano to Paquera Ferry Port, catch the ferry and the bus from Puntarenas to Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
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 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 from Montezuma to Cobano 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 at 4 am, 6 45 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 2 45 pm, 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.
FERRY SCHEDULE BOAT FROM 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 Quepos. You will have to walk 20 minutes or get a taxi to the Bus Terminal in Puntarenas.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO QUEPOS
Once you are in Puntarenas Bus Terminal you will get a bus from Puntarenas to Quepos. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Quepos is starting at 4 30 am, 5 am, 7 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 3 30 pm, 4 30 pm and 5 30 pm.
The travel time from Puntarenas to Quepos is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Puntarenas to Quepos is $5 USD. Check the schedule Buses here!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO MANUEL ANTONIO
The bus from Quepos to Manuel Antonio will take 15 minutes ride. From Quepos to Manuel Antonio the bus fare is around $1 USD.
The total bus and ferry fare from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is $11 USD including the bus coming from Montezuma and the ferry too. And the total travel time is around 8 hours depending on the traffic and the waiting time.
SHARED VAN FROM MONTEZUMA TO MANUEL ANTONIO (BEST WAY)
The best way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is 3 hours.
The van fare from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is $81 USD and you can book online.
TAXI/UBER FROM MONTEZUMA TO MANUEL ANTONIO
The travel time by taxi from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is around 5 hours and 15 minutes. The taxi fare from Puntarenas Ferry Port to Manuel Antonio is around $140 USD for 2 hours and 20 minutes ride.
You will have to get the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya. And later getting another taxi ride from Montezuma to Paquera is around 1 hour and 15 minutes drive and around $80-90 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM MONTEZUMA TO MANUEL ANTONIO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time. You will pay around $11 USD including the bus coming from Montezuma, Cobano, Paquera, Puntarenas to Quepos and the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya.
The best way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by van for $81 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 3 hours at the beach without any other transfer.
If you wish for more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Montezuma Beach to Manuel Antonio is around $220 USD and 5 hours and 15 minutes travel time.
Happy Travels!
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 to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.
Issy
Thursday 1st of June 2023
31.May.23 This journey was very easy and straight forward. Montezuma to cobano (25 mins, 0630am, 425q), this is actually a direct bus to the ferry, so I stayed on and payed the surplus (Cobano to paquera ferry, drops you directly). Total bus price 1400c Ferry 810c, I got the 9am ferry, they also have a great breakfast here. Once off the ferry, walk or get the bus to the bus station 325c (20 min, very hot walk or 5 mins on the bus). Puntarenas to quepos, this left at 12pm, took about 3.5 hours and cost 3225c Quepos to Manuel antonia 15mins, 425c Done as a solo female traveller, left at 6.20am, arrived at 4pm. Total $12 ish dollars!
Ruben Arribas
Thursday 1st of June 2023
Thanks Issy for sharing your experience with us :) I will be updating everything soon!
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