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How to get fromSan José to Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zoneby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zone by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Jicaralbus bus San José
    2h 29m
    $43–58

  2. Drive 233.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zonecar car 233.3 km
    4h 13m
    $32–46

  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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 59m
    $201–247

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Tambor to Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zonetaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $355–670

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zone, Costa Rica?

Transportes Arsa operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Jicaral 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 2h.

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