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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Carmen Beach

Composite routes from San Jose to Carmen Beach

Cheapest
4 h 27 min
Car
237 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$216.28

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$204.73

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$425.56

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.69

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$114.50

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Nosara to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
On demand

Transporzuma

Phone:
+506 8821 6277
Website:
facebook.com/Transporzuma/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.52

Transportes Arsa

Phone:
+506 2519 9877
Email:
info@transportesarsa.com
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transportes-arsa
Bus from San José to Jicaral
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Carmen Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Carmen Beach is to drive which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Carmen Beach?

The fastest way to get from San José to Carmen Beach is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $43.48 - $293.48 .

How far is it from San José to Carmen Beach?

The distance between San José and Carmen Beach is 278 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.

How do I travel from San José to Carmen Beach without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Carmen Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Carmen Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from San José to Carmen Beach, including transfers.

Bus or fly from San José to Carmen Beach?

The best way to get from San José to Carmen Beach is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $43.48 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $58.70 - $63.04 and takes 6h 5m.

Can I drive from San José to Carmen Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Carmen Beach is 269 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from San José to Carmen Beach.

Which airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Cobano Airport?

SANSA, World Ticket and Costa Rica Green Airways offer flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Cobano Airport.

Where can I stay near Carmen Beach?

There are 385+ hotels available in Carmen Beach. Prices start at $75.16 per night.
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