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

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Playa Negra 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 3m
    $45–62

  2. Drive 252.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Negracar car 252.8 km
    4h 29m
    $34–49

  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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3h 51m
    $216–312

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    4h 6m
    $102–509

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Playa Negra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 301.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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