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How to get fromAlajuela to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, busferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Playa Santa Teresa by plane, busferry, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    1h 4m
    $183–211

  2. Drive 248.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Playa Santa Teresacar car 248.8 km
    4h 48m
    $34–49

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Santa Teresabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    7h 15m
    $65–69

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Por Gasolinera 1-2 to Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y Tbus bus 655
    2. Drive from Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y T to Playa Santa Teresacar car
    4h 50m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Santa Teresashuttle bus Private / ...
    7h 30m
    $371–372

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Playa Santa Teresa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a vehicle from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Santa Teresa twice daily. Tickets cost $65–69 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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