Air:

Quepos has a regional airport that is serviced by local carriers, Nature Air and Sansa. Flights arrive and depart several times daily from many tourist towns throughout the country.

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​Bus:​
 

Direct bus from San Jose: $8; 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; 3 hours; departs from main Tracopa Station at Plaza Viquez. 2223-5567.

Indirect bus - only travels as far as Quepos: 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m; 5 hours.

Collective Shuttle Bus:
Private shuttle companies Interbus and Grayline offer door-to-door service between major tourist destinations and Manuel Antonio/Quepos. Air-conditioned buses seat 10 to 15 passengers and have a bilingual driver. There are both morning and afternoon departures for Manuel Antonio daily, and fees average $45 per person, each way.

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​Car:​
 

Travel time between San Jose and Manuel Antonio is roughly three hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. The fastest route is via the Caldera highway, Route 27. Take the highway west toward Orotina and then exit on Route 34, following signs to Jaco. Expect to pay around $5 in tolls - payable in local colones or U.S. dollars. Before reaching Jaco, you'll cross the Tarcoles River Bridge where dozens of crocodiles can be spotted from the road.  From Jaco, it's an easy one-hour drive to Quepos, and Manuel Antonio is just 10 minutes farther.