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

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresataxi taxi
    2h 55m
    $69–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus bus 1507
    4h 13m
    $25–30

  3. Drive 223.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Santa Teresacar car 223.5 km
    4h 13m
    $30–44

  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
    3h 28m
    $188–353

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    4h 40m
    $235

  6. Shuttle via Nosara

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    4h 13m
    $351–355

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 224.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Santa Teresa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Santa Teresa on demand. Tickets cost $235 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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