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How to get fromPuntarenas to Nosaraby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Nosara by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdebus bus 625
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h 35m
    $256–408

  2. Drive 159.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Nosaracar car 159.3 km
    3h 20m
    $22–31

  3. Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    4h 10m
    $346–397

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane LIR - NOB
    4h 27m
    $424–759

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Nosara, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Nosara. However, you can take the bus to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Nosara. Alternatively, you can drive from Puntarenas to Nosara in around 3h 20m.

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