Agree with Wefish88

Not such a thing like a cheap ride...make a deal with a driver at aririval...is a kind of a long drive...and fuel is not cheap around here!

roadadvisor

thank you!!

how long is it? do you know? should I go to tamarind instead? because I was looking for a place less touristic... I bought Santa-teresa first but it is too far from liberia... Nosara seemed a good deal... What do you guys think?

I you are looking for less touristy, then Santa Teresa or Nosara are better than Tamarindo.

What time of the year are you planning on? (there are busy times of the year (Christmas and Easter) and there are times when there are very few people around (like rainy season Sept-Oct, but it is raining!), it is something to consider).

Driving time from Liberia to Santa Teresa depends on the time of the year and the different routes. If you drive from Liberia to Nicoya to Paquera to Santa Teresa, depending on the weather, it should take more or less... 4 hours.

Totally agree...Tamarindo way to many people...but of course nice place...for less people...Nosara or Santa Tereza...I will include also Samara...

The drive to Santa Tereza from Liberia...about 4 hours...minutes more minutes less...the road is in good shape most of the way...they are working in some areas...

roadadvisor

Santa Teresa is worth the drive. It has lots of charm, incredible food, surfing opportunities, and a variety of accommodation options. I'd opt for either Montezuma Expeditions or Tropical Tours for a transfer. About $40-$50 per person. A private taxi could be another option.

all good!! thank you so much!! I arrive in liberia in 7 days!!

Did Liberia-Santa Teresa a few days ago:

05:00am reyna del campo bus out of Liberia to Puntarenas: 3h, 2550colones

5min taxi to the ferry: 500colones

09:00 am ferry to Paqueras: around 1h, 810colones

At Paqueras take the airco Tourist bus that was also on the ferry and drives all the way to santa teresa: +/-2h, 3500colones (local bus may be cheaper but don't know the timetable).

Total price: 7360colones or about 14USD.

Very easy trip, nothing to worry about and a lot cheaper than the shuttles.

Jeroendewilde:

Thanks for the transportation heads up! Definitely helpful for travelers on a budget!