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From Jacó to Drake Bay

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

2 buses and 1 boat via Quepos.

2 buses and 1 boat via San José.

4 buses and 1 boat via Quepos.

Option A

Section 1: Jacó to Quepos

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

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

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

Section 2: Quepos to Sierpe

Bus company:
Tracopa
Price:
₡6500
Estimated length:
3h
Time schedule:

11:30am

Bus coming from San José. Time may not be accurate.

11:30am

Bus coming from San José. Time may not be accurate.

11:30am

Bus coming from San José. Time may not be accurate.

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

Section 3: Sierpe to Drake Bay

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 11:30am, ₡12000 ($20) at 4pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

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

Where to stay?

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Option B

Section 1: Jacó to San José

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

5am

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

5am

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

5am

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

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

Section 2: San José to Sierpe

Bus company:
Tracopa
Price:
₡6495
Estimated length:
7h-8h
Time schedule:

8:30am

8:30am

8:30am

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

Section 3: Sierpe to Drake Bay

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 11:30am, ₡12000 ($20) at 4pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

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

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.

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Option C

Section 1: Jacó to Quepos

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

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

6am

6:30am

8:30am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

Bus coming from Puntarenas. Times may not be accurate.

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

Section 2: Quepos to Dominical

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

5am*

6am**

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

5am*

6am**

8am*

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

5am*

6am**

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

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

Section 3: Dominical to Palmar Norte

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

4:45am

8am

10am

12pm

1:30pm

3:15pm

4:30pm

4:45am

8am

10am

12:30pm

3:15pm

4:30pm

4:45am

8am

10am

12:30pm

3:15pm

4:30pm

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

Section 4: Palmar Norte to Sierpe

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

6:30am

8am

9:30am

11:30am

2:30pm

5:15pm

6:30am

8am

9:30am

11:30am

2:30pm

5:15pm

6:30am

8am

9:30am

11:30am

2:30pm

5:15pm

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

Section 5: Sierpe to Drake Bay

Bus company:
La Perla Del Sur (boat)
Price:
₡9000 ($15) at 11:30am, ₡12000 ($20) at 4pm
Estimated length:
1h
Time schedule:

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

11:30am

4pm

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

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!