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How to get fromAlajuela to Playa Del Coco, Sardinalby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Playa Del Coco, Sardinal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2h 30m
    $45–56

  2. Bus via Parque Comunidad

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Comunidadbus bus San Jose
    3h 58m
    $19–27

  3. Drive 224.8 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Playa Del Coco, Sardinalcar car 224.8 km
    3h 46m
    $31–44

  4. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    2h 32m

  5. Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Sardinal to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Cocobus bus
    2h 40m
    $198–579

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    3h 36m
    $239–275

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Playa Del Coco, Sardinal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Playa Del Coco, Sardinal, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Guardia twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 11m.

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