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How to get fromSan José to Playa Cabo Blancoby busferry, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezumabusferry bus ferry San Jose
    5h 35m
    $48–67

  2. Drive 272.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Cabo Blancocar car 272.3 km
    5h 16m
    $37–53

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 48m
    $186–232

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Montezumashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 35m
    $375–405

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Jaco Maxi Palibus bus San José – Panamá
    2. Drive from Jaco Maxi Pali to Playa Cabo Blancocar car
    5h 55m
    $42–65

  6. Bus, shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    4h 36m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezuma once daily. Tickets cost $17–22 and the journey takes 5h.

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