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How to get fromSan José to Punta Islitaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Punta Islita 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 Punta Islitataxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $84–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Estradabus bus 1507
    4h 12m
    $29–35

  3. Drive 232.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to Punta Islitacar car 232.1 km
    4h 11m
    $32–45

  4. Bus, fly to Nosara 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 Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    3. Take the taxi from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Punta Islitataxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $266–342

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Carrilloshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 44m
    $355–361

  6. Bus via Bejuco

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Bejucobus bus San José
    4h 31m
    $34–39

  7. Bus, fly to Cobano, 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 Punta Islitataxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $271–332

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: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Punta Islita, Costa Rica?

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

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