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How to get fromPlaya Zancudo to San Joséby car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa Zancudo to San José by car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Playa Zancudo to Ciudad Cortéscar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    3h 58m
    $32–42

  2. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Zancudo to Golfito (GLF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3h 58m
    $294–385

  3. Drive 305.9 km

    1. Drive from Playa Zancudo to San Josécar car 305.9 km
    6h 16m
    $41–60

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Zancudo to San José.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Playa Zancudo to San José. However, you can drive to Ciudad Cortés then take the bus to San José. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Golfito (GLF) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14.

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