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How to get fromSan José to Playa Avellanasby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Villarrealbus bus 1502
    3h 7m
    $35–42

  2. Drive 252 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Avellanascar car 252 km
    4h 35m
    $34–49

  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
    3h 45m
    $211–302

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Playa Avellanasshuttle bus Private / ...
    3h 28m
    $405–642

  5. Bus via Terminal Tamarindo

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    4h
    $126–128

  6. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    4h 13m
    $48–61

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Villarreal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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