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How to get fromPlaya Flamingo to San Joséby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa Flamingo to San José by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Flamingo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    4h
    $10–13

  2. Drive 255.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa Flamingo to San Josécar car 255.6 km
    4h 23m
    $35–50

  3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    2h 54m
    $218–306

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo Beach to San Joséshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h
    $360

  5. Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 36m
    $247–821

Playa Flamingo to San José by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Flamingo to Central Autobusera Inteligente 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 4h.

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