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How to get fromSan José to Playa Blancaby bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, travel via Guardia

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2. Walk from Guardia to Playa Blancaunknown unknown
    2h 17m

  2. Bus, fly to Liberia International Airport, travel

    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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    3. Walk from Liberia-Airport-LIR to Playa Blancaunknown unknown
    3h 33m

  3. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Hermosashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Walk from Playa Hermosa to Playa Blancaunknown unknown
    5h 5m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Playas del Cocobus bus San Jose
    2. Walk from Playas del Coco to Playa Blancaunknown unknown
    5h 37m

  5. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Playa Blancaunknown unknown
    4h 2m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar183Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Playa Blanca. However, you can take the bus to Guardia then travel to Playa Blanca. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), then travel to Playa Blanca.

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