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

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Playa Montezuma by busferry, bus, car, 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
    $17–22

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San José to Pozonbus bus Golfito – San José vía Costanera
    2. Drive from Pozon to Playa Montezumacar car
    4h 51m
    $37–52

  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 54m
    $153–212

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Montezumashuttle bus Montezuma / ...
    5h
    $85–350

  5. Drive 261.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Montezumacar car 261.5 km
    5h 10m
    $36–51

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: 161.8 km
  • Duration: 5h

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