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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus bus 1507
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Playa Nosarataxi taxi
    3h 16m
    $89–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus bus 1507
    4h 9m
    $22–26

  3. Drive 234.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Nosaracar car 234.5 km
    4h 34m
    $32–46

  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 22m
    $182–236

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h 9m
    $347–350

  6. Bus, fly to Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3. Take the taxi from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Playa Nosarataxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $281–392

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: 235.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Caribe Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Nosara on demand. Tickets cost $335 and the journey takes 4h.

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