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How to get fromSan José to Playa San Miguelby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Playa San Miguel by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Jicaralbus bus San José
    2. Take the taxi from Jicaral to Playa San Migueltaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $93–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Bejucobus bus San José
    4h 22m
    $24–27

  3. Drive 230.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa San Miguelcar car 230.7 km
    4h 20m
    $31–45

  4. Bus, fly, 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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3. Take the taxi from Cobano-Airport-ACO to Playa San Migueltaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $241–292

  5. Bus via Jicaral

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Jicaralbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Playa Coyotebus bus
    3h 42m
    $27–31

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar166Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Playa San Miguel via Jicaral and Playa Coyote in around 3h 42m.

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