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How to get fromHeredia to Santa Cruzby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Heredia to Santa Cruz by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Belén

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Belénbus bus 1502
    4h 9m
    $50–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Santa Cruzbus bus 1502
    6h 35m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 213.7 km

    1. Drive from Heredia to Santa Cruzcar car 213.7 km
    3h 47m
    $29–42

  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 Tamarindo to Santa Cruzshuttle bus
    3h 33m
    $343–427

  5. 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 Tamarindo to Santa Cruzshuttle bus
    4h 44m
    $637–688

Heredia to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Belén 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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