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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Ostional

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
184 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$356.23

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$356.23

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79

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:
$290.90

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Hojancha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$16.54

Buses Públicos CR

Website:
sanjosecostarica.org/custom_files/rutas-y-horarios-buses.pdf
Bus from Santa Cruz to Ostional
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.04–$3,307.88

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Ostional is to drive which costs $31.52 - $47.83 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Ostional is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Playa Ostional. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Ostional via Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from San José to Playa Ostional?

The distance between San José and Playa Ostional is 242 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Ostional without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 57m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from San José to Playa Ostional, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Ostional?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Ostional is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.33 - $2934.78 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the San José to Playa Ostional bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Playa Ostional?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Ostional is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from San José to Playa Ostional.

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

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

Where can I stay near Playa Ostional?

There are 246+ hotels available in Playa Ostional. Prices start at $73.32 per night.
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