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How to get fromSan José to Santa Lucíaby bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Santa Lucía by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or busferry

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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 Santa Lucíataxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $118–138

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlantico Norte to Cementerio de Tarcolesbus bus 655
    2. Drive from Cementerio de Tarcoles to Santa Lucíacar car
    5h 38m
    $34–52

  3. Drive 268.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Santa Lucíacar car 268.5 km
    4h 41m
    $36–52

  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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 38m
    $196–237

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus Private
    3h 17m
    $330–640

  6. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry bus ferry San Jose
    4h 42m
    $47–61

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: 185.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Santa Lucía, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Caribe Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Tambor on demand. Tickets cost $300 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.

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