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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Jicaralbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Playa Coyotebus bus
    3h 33m
    $13

  2. Drive 236.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Coyotecar car 236.6 km
    4h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cobano, 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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3. Take the taxi from Cobano-Airport-ACO to Playa Coyotetaxi taxi
    3h 57m
    $236–292

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Nosara 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 Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    3. Take the taxi from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Playa Coyotetaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $301–392

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Cobano, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    3. Take the taxi from Cobano-Airport-ACO to Playa Coyotetaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $592–752

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: 171.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Playa Coyote via Jicaral in around 3h 33m.

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