Rome2Rio

How to get fromEl Paredón Beach to San Joséby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to San José

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from El Paredón Beach to San José by bus, plane, 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. Bus, bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Paredón to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus
    3. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GUA - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 45m
    $220–581

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from El Paredón Beach to El Tuncoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from El Tunco to San Salvadorbus bus 102
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    33h 23m
    $119–149

  3. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from El Paredón to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    29h 12m
    $147–179

  4. Drive 1,174.5 km

    1. Drive from El Paredón Beach to San Josécar car 1,174.5 km
    18h 9m
    $158–228

  5. Bus, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Paredón to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAL - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    12h 12m
    $587–808

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paredón to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    31h 30m
    $137

  7. Bus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from El Paredon, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Estación Zona 10 to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    33h 36m
    $124–162

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Paredón Beach to San José.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,104.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between El Paredón Beach, Guatemala and San José, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from El Paredón to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Panajachel, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 29h 12m.

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 Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.