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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Veintisiete de Abrilbus bus 1502
    3h 13m
    $70–87

  2. Bus via Terminal Santa Cruz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Santa Cruzbus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Marbellabus bus
    7h 52m
    $21–3,020

  3. Drive 263.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Cococar car 263.3 km
    4h 39m
    $36–51

  4. 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 51m
    $221–287

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h 38m
    $385–400

  6. Bus, fly to Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4h 19m
    $256–352

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: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Veintisiete de Abril 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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