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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Papagayo

Composite routes from San Jose to Papagayo

Cheapest
2 h 25 min
Car
100 km.
from $5
Other
3 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $214.57
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $444.90
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $123.53

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
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 Tamarindo to Papagayo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$100.06

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San José to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Guardia
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Pulmitan de Liberia

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72

Grupo Tranbasa

Phone:
+506 2666 0517
Email:
info@grupotranbasa.com
Website:
grupotranbasa.com/
Bus from Guardia to Papagayo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Papagayo?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Papagayo is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $9.78 - $14.13 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Papagayo?

The fastest way to get from San José to Papagayo is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 56m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Papagayo?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Papagayo. However, there are services departing from Terminal 7-10 and arriving at Papagayo via Guardia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from San José to Papagayo?

The distance between San José and Papagayo is 260 km. The road distance is 244.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Papagayo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Papagayo?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from San José to Papagayo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Papagayo bus from?

San José to Papagayo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal 7-10 station.

Where does the San José to Papagayo bus arrive?

San José to Papagayo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Guardia station.

Can I drive from San José to Papagayo?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Papagayo is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from San José to Papagayo.

Where can I stay near Papagayo?

There are 472+ hotels available in Papagayo. Prices start at $47.16 per night.
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