There are 4 ways to get from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO) by taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Platanillo to Turrialbataxi
- Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to El Caciquebus 200
2h 16m$49–60Drive 96.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO)car 96.8 km
1h 57m$13–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Platanillo to San Jose-SJO96.8 km
1h 57m$45–65Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Platanillo to Turrialbataxi
- Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Bulevar Aeropuertotrain
3h 7m$49–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 57m and costs $45 - $65.
The distance between Platanillo and San Jose Airport (SJO) is 175 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.
The best way to get from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO) without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO) is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO).
There are 820+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Platanillo and San Jose Airport (SJO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Platanillo, Cartago, Costa Rica and San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from Platanillo to San Jose Airport (SJO). However, you can take the taxi to Turrialba, take the bus to San Jose Terminal Transtusa, walk to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, then take the bus to El Cacique. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Platanillo to San Jose-SJO on demand. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +506 25425818
- Website
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación al Atlántico to Bulevar Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
- Phone
- +506 4036-1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transtusa
Bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transtusa
Bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transtusa
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to El Cacique
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Platanillo to San Jose-SJO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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