Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to San Juan del Sur

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Limón to San Juan del Sur by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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 Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan San José to La Cruzbus bus 505
    3. Drive from La Cruz to San Juan del Surcar car
    8h 19m

  2. Bus via Liberia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    12h 1m
    $32–43

  3. Drive 426.9 km

    1. Drive from Limón to San Juan del Surcar car 426.9 km
    6h 42m
    $58–83

  4. Shuttle, bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $627–860

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Limón to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to San Juan del Surshuttle bus San Juan Sur
    10h 36m
    $770

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus bus 703-A
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    14h 10m
    $42–59

  7. Shuttle, bus, fly to Liberia International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    8h 11m
    $369–1,089

  8. Shuttle, bus, fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    8h 58m
    $921–1,121

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limón to San Juan del Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 697.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a shuttle from Limón to San Juan del Sur via Monteverde and Monteverde in around 10h 36m.

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 Getting to Milan from the airport, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.