How to Travel from
Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas
by Bus, Route or Car
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Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica → Atenas, Costa Rica
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas
Composite routes from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas
Cheapest
4 h 43 min
Car
242 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 29 min
94 km.
from $171.17
4 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
93 km.
from $224.93
Route Navigator Playa Santa Teresa - Atenas
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Calle Santa Teresa 13
Calle Santa Teresa 13, 206 м
206 м
Turn left onto Calle Cabo Blanco
Calle Cabo Blanco, 1 km 905 м
1 km 905 м
Turn right onto Calle Jaguar
Calle Jaguar, 367 м
367 м
Turn slight left onto Calle Jaguar
Calle Jaguar, 1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
Turn sharp right onto Calle Santiago
Calle Santiago, 1 km 811 м
1 km 811 м
Turn slight right onto Calle Río Negro
Calle Río Negro, 1 km 45 м
1 km 45 м
Turn left onto Calle Río Negro
Calle Río Negro, 4 km 167 м
4 km 167 м
Turn slight right onto Ruta del Sol
Ruta del Sol, 12 km 974 м
12 km 974 м
Turn left onto Calle Tacotales
Calle Tacotales, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
Turn slight right onto Calle Río Pánica
Calle Río Pánica, 1 km 999 м
1 km 999 м
Turn slight right onto Calle Río Pánica 2
Calle Río Pánica 2, 1 km 302 м
1 km 302 м
Turn left onto Ruta del Sol
Ruta del Sol, 20 km 10 м
20 km 10 м
Continue onto Vía 621
Vía 621, 1 km 775 м
1 km 775 м
Turn right onto Vía 621
Vía 621, 4 km 541 м
4 km 541 м
Attention, take ferry (Ruta Puntarenas - Paquera)
Ruta Puntarenas - Paquera, 18 km 174 м
18 km 174 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Ingreso Ferry Paquera
Ingreso Ferry Paquera, 89 м
89 м
Turn slight right onto Calle 33
Calle 33, 175 м
175 м
Turn left onto Avenida Centenario
Avenida Centenario, 10 km 537 м
10 km 537 м
Turn right onto Calle 156
Calle 156, 3 km 805 м
3 km 805 м
Keep right toward 23
23, 42 м
42 м
Turn slight right onto Vía 23
Vía 23, 52 km 530 м
52 km 530 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 134 and drive toward Atenas, Río Grande
Entrada Vía 134, Atenas, Río Grande, 179 м
179 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Radial Atenas
Radial Atenas, 4 km 604 м
4 km 604 м
Turn left onto Calle Central Dr. Julio César Ovares
Calle Central Dr. Julio César Ovares, 197 м
197 м
Turn left onto Avenida 4 Flores
Avenida 4 Flores, 49 м
49 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Cobano to Juan
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$241.73
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Cobano to Juan
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$241.73
Costa Rica Green Airways
Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Cobano to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$241.73
Bus operators
Zuma Tours
Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Montezuma to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$114.50
Tropical Tours Shuttles
Phone:
+506 2640 1900
Email:
info@tropicaltourshuttles.com
Website:
tropicaltourshuttles.com/
Bus from Santa Teresa to Montezuma
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.52–$82.70
Bus from Santa Teresa to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.74–$82.70
Transporzuma
Phone:
+506 8821 6277
Website:
facebook.com/Transporzuma/
Bus from Santa Teresa to San
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.74
Coopetransatenas
Phone:
+506 2446 5767
Email:
contactenos@coopetransatenas.com
Website:
coopetransatenas.com/index.php
Bus from Alajuela to Atenas
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28
Transportes González y Villegas LTDA
Phone:
+506 2290 2922
Email:
info@transportesgonzalezyvillegasruta606.com
Website:
transportesgonzalezyvillegasruta606.com/tarifas.php
Bus from Jacó to Orotina
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.38
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas?
The cheapest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas is to drive which costs $30.43 - $44.57 and takes 4h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas?
The fastest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas is to Bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $65.22 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Playa Santa Teresa and Atenas?
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas. However, there are services departing from Santa Teresa and arriving at Atenas via Aeropuerto and Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
How far is it from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas?
The distance between Playa Santa Teresa and Atenas is 225 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
How do I travel from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas without a car?
The best way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas without a car is to Bus via Jacó which takes 4h 29m and costs $119.57 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas?
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas bus from?
Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas bus services, operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles, depart from Santa Teresa station.
Where does the Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas bus arrive?
Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas bus services, operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles, arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.
Can I drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas?
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Atenas.
Where can I stay near Atenas?
There are 346+ hotels available in Atenas. Prices start at $37.45 per night.
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