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How to get fromLas Catalinas to San Joséby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Las Catalinas to San José by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Flamingo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    4h 11m
    $25–31

  2. Drive 254.7 km

    1. Drive from Las Catalinas to San Josécar car 254.7 km
    4h 22m
    $35–50

  3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3h 9m
    $235–325

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Potrero to San Joséshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 37m
    $370–372

  5. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Colón to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 513 Liberia
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    4h 40m
    $42–49

  6. Taxi to Liberia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Las Catalinas to Playa Matapalotaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 42m
    $225–803

  7. Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Potrero to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NOB - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    5h 10m
    $579–632

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Las Catalinas, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Flamingo to Central Autobusera Inteligente 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 4h.

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