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

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Playa Pavones 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 Pavonestaxi taxi
    3h 17m
    $99–121

  2. Drive 239 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Playa Pavonescar car 239 km
    4h 38m
    $32–47

  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 Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    3h 46m
    $211–272

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Sámarashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 57m
    $360–370

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus bus 1507
    4h 16m
    $40–51

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: 239.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from San José to Sámara hourly. Tickets cost $330 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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