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How to get fromSan José to Nosaraby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus bus 1507
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Nosarataxi taxi
    3h 9m
    $84–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus bus 1507
    4h
    $9–12

  3. Drive 230.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Nosaracar car 230.5 km
    4h 26m
    $31–45

  4. Bus, fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    3h 14m
    $171–222

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h
    $335

  6. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus
    4h 35m
    $503–587

San José to Nosara by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

Caribe Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Nosara on demand. Tickets cost $335 and the journey takes 4h.

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