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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Panama

Cheapest
2 h 10 min
Car
113 km.
from $6

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 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 Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Bus operators

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$279.90

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 San José to Sardinal
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Panama is to bus via Sardinal which costs $10.87 - $14.13 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Panama is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $23.91 - $32.61 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Playa Panama. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Playa Panamá via Sardinal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from San José to Playa Panama?

The distance between San José and Playa Panama is 250 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Panama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $23.91 - $32.61 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from San José to Playa Panama, including transfers.

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

San José to Playa Panama bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Panama?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Panama is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $23.91 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $206.52 - $369.57 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the San José to Playa Panama bus arrive?

San José to Playa Panama bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, arrive at Sardinal station.

Can I drive from San José to Playa Panama?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Panama is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from San José to Playa Panama.

Where can I stay near Playa Panama?

There are 705+ hotels available in Playa Panama. Prices start at $47.16 per night.
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