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From Drake Bay to Jacó

There are three options to go from Drake Bay to Jacó:

3 buses and 1 boat via San José. Bus by Autotransportes Blanco Lobo from Palmar Norte.

3 buses and 1 boat via San José. Bus by Tracopa from Palmar Norte.

4 bus rides and 1 boat to go from Drake Bay to Manuel Antonio.

Option A

Section 1: Drake Bay to Sierpe

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 7am, ₡12000 ($20) at 2pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
2 mayo 2022

Section 2: Sierpe to Palmar Norte

Bus company:
Autolassa
Price:
₡350
Estimated length:
40min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Bus stop next to Tracopa terminal
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
24 April 2021

Section 3: Palmar Norte to San José

Bus company:
Autotransportes Blanco Lobo
Price:
₡6500
Estimated length:
4h15min
Time schedule:

7:30am

Bus coming from Puerto Jiménez. Time may not be accurate.

Call San José terminal at 2257-4121 to arrange pickup.

7:30am

Bus coming from Puerto Jiménez. Time may not be accurate.

Call San José terminal at 2257-4121 to arrange pickup.

7:30am

Bus coming from Puerto Jiménez. Time may not be accurate.

Call San José terminal at 2257-4121 to arrange pickup.

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
24 April 2021

Section 4: San José to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Jaco
Price:
₡2600
Estimated length:
2h30min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
10 mayo 2021

Where to stay?

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Option B

Section 1: Drake Bay to Sierpe

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 7am, ₡12000 ($20) at 2pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
2 mayo 2022

Section 2: Sierpe to Palmar Norte

Bus company:
Autolassa
Price:
₡350
Estimated length:
40min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Bus stop next to Tracopa terminal
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
24 April 2021

Section 3: Palmar Norte to San José

Bus company:
Tracopa
Price:
₡6390
Estimated length:
5h-6h
Time schedule:

4:45am

5:20am

5:30am

6:15am

6:20am

6:30am

7:30am

8:30am

9:50am

10am

10:15am

1pm

3pm

6:30pm

[This information needs to be verified]

4:45am

5:20am

5:30am

6:15am

6:20am

6:30am

7:30am

8:30am

9:50am

10am

10:15am

1pm

3pm

6:30pm

[This information needs to be verified]

4:45am

5:20am

5:30am

6:15am

6:20am

6:30am

7:30am

8:30am

9:50am

10am

10:15am

1pm

3pm

6:30pm

[This information needs to be verified]

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
27 mayo 2021

Section 4: San José to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Jaco
Price:
₡2600
Estimated length:
2h30min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
10 mayo 2021

Where to stay?

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How to stay safe?

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SafetyWing is the travel insurance designed for travelers who want flexibility in both time and location, while still saving money. Starting at just $56.28 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance offers comprehensive worldwide coverage, protecting you against both medical and travel-related issues.

Good news is that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling!

Option C

Section 1: Drake Bay to Sierpe

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 7am, ₡12000 ($20) at 2pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

7am

2pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
2 mayo 2022

Section 2: Sierpe to Palmar Norte

Bus company:
Autolassa
Price:
₡350
Estimated length:
40min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

7am

9am

10:30am

1:30pm

4pm

6pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Bus stop next to Tracopa terminal
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
24 April 2021

Section 3: Palmar Norte to Dominical

Bus company:
Autotransportes Blanco Lobo
Price:
₡2185
Estimated length:
2h
Time schedule:

6am

7:45am

9:45am

11:15am

12:45pm

2:15pm

4:45pm

6am

7:45am

9:45am

12:45pm

2:15pm

4:45pm

6am

7:45am

9:45am

12:45pm

2:15pm

4:45pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Several bus stops along Dominical main street
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
2 June 2022

Section 4: Dominical to Quepos

Bus company:
*Autotransportes Blanco Lobo, **Trasportes Blanco y Hernandez
Price:
₡1600*, ₡1675**
Estimated length:
1h15min
Time schedule:

5:35am**

6:15am*

11:50am**

12:45pm*

2:50pm**

4:20pm**

4:40pm*

*Bus coming from San Isidro. Times may not be accurate.

**Bus coming from Uvita. Times may not be accurate.

5:35am**

6:15am*

9:00am*

11:50am**

12:45pm*

2:50pm**

4:20pm**

4:40pm*

*Bus coming from San Isidro. Times may not be accurate.

**Bus coming from Uvita. Times may not be accurate.

5:35am**

6:15am*

11:50am**

12:45pm*

2:50pm**

4:20pm**

4:40pm*

*Bus coming from San Isidro. Times may not be accurate.

**Bus coming from Uvita. Times may not be accurate.

Origin terminal:
Several bus stops along Dominical main street
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
3 may 2021

Section 5: Quepos to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Price:
₡1400
Estimated length:
1h30min
Time schedule:

4:35am

5:30am

6:30am

7:30am

9:30am

11am

12:30pm

2pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

6pm

4:35am

5:30am

6:30am

7:30am

9:30am

11am

12:30pm

2pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

6pm

4:35am

5:30am

6:30am

7:30am

9:30am

11am

12:30pm

2pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

6pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Several bus stops along Jacó main street
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
6 may 2021

Where to stay?

Image advertising Hostelworld company

Hostelworld is one of the best places to find not just a great bed for the night, but the experiences that make your trip unforgettable.

Dive in now and find your next home away from home.

How to stay safe?

Image advertising SafetyWing insurance company

SafetyWing is the travel insurance designed for travelers who want flexibility in both time and location, while still saving money. Starting at just $56.28 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance offers comprehensive worldwide coverage, protecting you against both medical and travel-related issues.

Good news is that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling!