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

The cheapest way to get from Playa Ostional to San José is to drive and bus which costs $21 - $27 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa Ostional to San José is to fly and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $190 - $250.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Ostional to San José. However, there are services departing from Nosara and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Playa Ostional to San José?

The distance between Playa Ostional and San José is 242 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Ostional to San José without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $29 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Playa Ostional to San José, including transfers.

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

Playa Ostional to San José bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Nosara station.

Where does the Playa Ostional to San José bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Playa Ostional to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Ostional to San José is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Playa Ostional to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 750+ hotels available in San José.

Playa Ostional to San José - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nosara to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1507
4h 16m
$30–36
Bus via Santa Cruz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ostional to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
7h 20m
$12–2,937
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Playa Ostional to Jicaralcar
2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José
4h 1m
$21–26
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 36m
$190–245
Drive 236.9 km
1. Drive from Playa Ostional to San Josécar 236.9 km
4h 39m
$32–46
Taxi to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Playa Ostional to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)taxi
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
3h 37m
$279–378

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

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Nosara to Central Autobusera Inteligente twice daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 4h.

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