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

The cheapest way to get from Playa Del Coco to San José is to bus which costs $10 - $13 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa Del Coco to San José is to bus via Guardia which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $60.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playas del Coco and arriving at Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Playa Del Coco to San José?

The distance between Playa Del Coco and San José is 242 km. The road distance is 239.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Del Coco to San José without a car is to bus via Guardia which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Playa Del Coco to San José, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Playa Del Coco to San José bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Playa Del Coco to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Del Coco to San José is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Playa Del Coco to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 765+ hotels available in San José.

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

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

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Bus via Guardia
best
1. Take the bus from Guardia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
3h 5m
$47–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playas del Coco to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus El Coco
4h 30m
$10–13
Drive 239.2 km
1. Drive from Playa Del Coco to San Josécar 239.2 km
3h 57m
$33–47
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playas del Coco to Playa 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 39m
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playas del Coco to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
5h 7m
$330
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playas del Coco to Nosarashuttle
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
5h 19m
$237–291

Playa Del Coco to San José by bus

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Guardia to Central Autobusera Inteligente 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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