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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Grande

Cheapest
2 h 58 min
Car
159 km.
from $8

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

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

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 San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$17.81

Transportes La Pampa

Phone:
+506 2665 7520
Email:
tlpampaoficial@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070648998557
Bus from Nicoya to Santa
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.53

Transportes Folklórica

Email:
info@transportesfolklorica.com
Bus from Santa Cruz to Playa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Grande is to bus which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Playa Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Playa Grande. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Playa Grande via Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct flight between San José and Playa Grande?

Yes, there are direct flights between San José and Playa Grande; these take 50 min and cost $119.57 - $250 .

How far is it from San José to Playa Grande?

The distance between San José and Playa Grande is 264 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Grande without a car is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 4h 46m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from San José to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Playa Grande bus from?

San José to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Grande?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Grande is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 4h 46m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the San José to Playa Grande bus arrive?

San José to Playa Grande bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from San José to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Grande is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from San José to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 831+ hotels available in Playa Grande. Prices start at $69.86 per night.
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