Rome2Rio

How to get fromCosta Rica to San Juan del Surby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to San Juan del Sur

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Juan del Sur by bus, car, plane, 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. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan San José to La Cruzbus bus 505
    2. Drive from La Cruz to San Juan del Surcar car
    3h 56m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus San Jose
    8h 29m
    $13–15

  3. Drive  325.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to San Juan del Surcar car 325.4 km
    5h 1m
    $44–63

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    5h 54m
    $490–604

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $420–465

  6. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus 500-C
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus 521 Frontera Norte
    6h 9m
    $15–19

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    9h 58m
    $25–35

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to San Juan del Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

You can take a shuttle from San José to San Juan del Sur via Peñas Blancas in around 5h 45m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.