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San Jose, Costa Rica → Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Playa Blanca

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Blanca

Cheapest
7 h 32 min
Car
434 km.
from $23
Other
6 h 59 min
158 km.
from $146.80
7 h 38 min
158 km.
from $35.50

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$407.12

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$407.12

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$407.12

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$406.81

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from San José Tracopa Terminal to Jalaca
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.00
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Tinoco
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.09–$20.52
Bus from San José - Terminal Tracopa to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$18.35

Transportes Delio Morales

Phone:
+506 2777 0318
Email:
info@autotransportesdm.com
Bus from San José to Parrita
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.54

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupoblanco.cr
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from San Isidro to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Blanca?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Blanca is to bus which costs $19.57 - $27.17 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Playa Blanca?

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Blanca is to fly which takes 3h and costs $163.04 - $456.52 .

How far is it from San José to Playa Blanca?

The distance between San José and Playa Blanca is 227 km. The road distance is 286.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Blanca without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Playa Blanca?

It takes approximately 3h to get from San José to Playa Blanca, including transfers.

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Blanca?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Blanca is to fly which takes 3h and costs $163.04 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $141.30 and takes 6h 41m.

Can I drive from San José to Playa Blanca?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Blanca is 286 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from San José to Playa Blanca.

Where can I stay near Playa Blanca?

There are 192+ hotels available in Playa Blanca. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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