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How to get fromSan José to Las Catalinasby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Las Catalinas by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Flamingobus bus 1502
    3h 11m
    $25–30

  2. Drive 254.8 km

    1. Drive from San José to Las Catalinascar car 254.8 km
    4h 19m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, fly

    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
    4h 2m
    $231–327

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Potreroshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 37m
    $370–372

  5. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Colónbus bus 513 Liberia
    4h 1m
    $41–49

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

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

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