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

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There are 7 ways to get from Playa Grande to San José by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Villarreal to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    4h 1m
    $31–37

  2. Bus via Santa Cruz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    6h 35m
    $12–15

  3. Drive 259 km

    1. Drive from Playa Grande to San Josécar car 259 km
    4h 37m
    $35–51

  4. 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 45m
    $200–285

  5. Bus via Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz

    1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    7h 18m
    $14–17

  6. Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Nosarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NOB - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 31m
    $237–291

  7. Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande 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 56m
    $242–821

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Villarreal to Central Autobusera Inteligente 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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