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How to get fromSan José to Nosara Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, busferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Nosara Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, busferry, 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 Nosara Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 14m
    $89–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Playa Guionesbus bus 548 Nicoya
    6h 55m
    $14–17

  3. Drive 233.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to Nosara Beachcar car 233.4 km
    4h 32m
    $32–46

  4. 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 Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    5h 3m
    $172–223

  5. Bus and ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezumabusferry bus ferry San Jose
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Nosara Beachshuttle bus
    10h 30m
    $48–402

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: 234.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosara Beach via Nicoya and Playa Guiones in around 6h 55m.

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