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

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Playa Colorada by busferry, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry

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    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezumabusferry bus ferry San Jose
    5h 17m
    $37–46

  2. Drive 277.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Coloradacar car 277.3 km
    5h 15m
    $38–54

  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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 35m
    $181–222

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Montezumashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 18m
    $365–384

  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 Coloradacar car
    5h 53m
    $42–65

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: 170.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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