What is the cheapest way to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José is to bus which costs $27 - $35 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José?

The fastest way to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya Peninsula and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicoya Peninsula to San José. However, there are services departing from Terminal Nicoya and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Nicoya Peninsula to San José?

The distance between Nicoya Peninsula and San José is 190 km. The road distance is 204 km.

How do I travel from Nicoya Peninsula to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicoya Peninsula to San José bus from?

Nicoya Peninsula to San José bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal Nicoya station.

Where does the Nicoya Peninsula to San José bus arrive?

Nicoya Peninsula to San José bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Nicoya Peninsula to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya Peninsula to San José is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Nicoya Peninsula to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 753+ hotels available in San José.

Nicoya Peninsula to San José - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nicoya Peninsula to San José by taxi, bus, car, plane, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Nicoya Peninsula to Jicaraltaxi
2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José
2h 58m
$127–148
Drive 204 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nicoya Peninsula to San Josécar 204 km
3h 36m
$28–40
Taxi to Nosara Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Nicoya Peninsula to Nosara Airport (NOB)taxi
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3h 41m
$258–325
Bus via Terminal Nicoya
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
5h 3m
$55–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Hojancha to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1507
5h 44m
$28–33
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
4h 49m
$489–582

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 189.6 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligente hourly. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 4h 27m.

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