From Drake Bay to San José

There are two options to go from Drake Bay to San José:

2 buses and 1 boat. Bus by Autotransportes Blanco Lobo from Palmar Norte.

2 buses and 1 boat. Bus by Tracopa from Palmar Norte.

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

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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

Where to stay?

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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?

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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.

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