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

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Juan del Sur by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Drive from La Cruz to San Juan del Surcar car
    5h 15m
    $28–41

  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
    $477–588

  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

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 Costa Rica to San Juan del Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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.

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