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

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Playa Azul by bus, taxi, car, plane, 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 Playa Azultaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $109–141

  2. Drive 245.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Azulcar car 245.6 km
    4h 50m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, fly to Nosara Airport

    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
    3h 41m
    $206–267

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h 28m
    $370–380

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus bus 1507
    4h 28m
    $45–61

  6. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Playa Azultaxi taxi
    4h 23m
    $266–372

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: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Caribe Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Nosara on demand. Tickets cost $335 and the journey takes 4h.

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