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How to get fromSan José to Playaby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SJO - SJU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    11h 44m
    $342–1,023

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ)plane plane SJO - MAZ
    3. Drive from Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ) to Playacar car
    12h 31m
    $80–315

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ponce

    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 Ponce (PSE)plane plane SJO - PSE
    11h 35m
    $172–704

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Aguadilla, drive

    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 Aguadilla (BQN)plane plane SJO - BQN
    3. Drive from Aguadilla (BQN) to Playacar car
    12h 28m
    $173–720

  5. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane XQP - SJU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resortshuttle bus
    13h 52m
    $284–790

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,386 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Playa, Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from San José to Playa. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, take the shuttle to Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, then drive to Playa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Ponce (PSE), then drive to Playa.

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