What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Coco to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Coco to San José is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Coco to San José?

The fastest way to get from Playa Coco to San José is to fly and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $220 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Coco and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Coco to San José. However, there are services departing from Veintisiete de Abril and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Playa Coco to San José?

The distance between Playa Coco and San José is 312 km. The road distance is 263.1 km.

How do I travel from Playa Coco to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Coco to San José without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $70 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Playa Coco to San José?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Playa Coco to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Coco to San José bus from?

Playa Coco to San José bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Veintisiete de Abril station.

Where does the Playa Coco to San José bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Playa Coco to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Coco to San José is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Playa Coco to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 764+ hotels available in San José.

Playa Coco to San José - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Coco to San José by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Veintisiete de Abril to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
4h 6m
$71–84
Bus via Terminal Santa Cruz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marbella to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
7h 52m
$21–3,021
Drive 263.1 km
1. Drive from Playa Coco to San Josécar 263.1 km
4h 40m
$36–51
Fly from Nosara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
2h 58m
$224–285
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to San Joséshuttle Private
4h 38m
$389–399
Fly from Tamarindo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3h 25m
$256–351

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

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45 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 312 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Playa Coco, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Veintisiete de Abril to Central Autobusera Inteligente 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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