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

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

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  1. Bus via Guardia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2h 25m
    $50–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Playas del Cocobus bus San Jose
    5h 42m
    $26–31

  3. Drive 241.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Pencacar car 241.2 km
    3h 56m
    $33–47

  4. Bus, fly to Liberia International 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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    3h 45m
    $241–827

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Hermosashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h
    $330

  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 Pencataxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $276–382

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Guardia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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