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Papagayo, Costa Rica → San Jose, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Papagayo to San Jose

Composite routes from Papagayo to San Jose

Cheapest
2 h 27 min
Car
99 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$330.79

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.08–$330.79
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$267.17

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Papagayo to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$96.97

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Liberia to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.94

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Guardia to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Pulmitan de Liberia

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Gran
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.34–$12.72

Grupo Tranbasa

Phone:
+506 2666 0517
Email:
info@grupotranbasa.com
Website:
grupotranbasa.com/
Bus from Papagayo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Papagayo to San José is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $9.24 - $14.13 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Papagayo to San José is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $152.17 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Papagayo and San José?

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

How far is it from Papagayo to San José?

The distance between Papagayo and San José is 270 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Papagayo to San José without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $10.33 - $16.30 .

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Papagayo to San José?

The best way to get from Papagayo to San José is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $10.33 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $815.22 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Papagayo to San José bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Papagayo to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Papagayo to San José is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Papagayo to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 655+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $75.22 per night.
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