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

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Playa Pelada 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 Peladataxi taxi
    3h 18m
    $94–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Playa Guionesbus bus 548 Nicoya
    6h 21m
    $13–17

  3. Drive 235.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Peladacar car 235.2 km
    4h 35m
    $32–46

  4. 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
    4h 29m
    $172–223

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    5h 5m
    $336

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Playa Pelada.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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