There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Esparzabus 501-B / ...
- Take the taxi from Esparza to Caldera Porttaxi
3h$41–56Drive 65.5 km
cheapest- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Caldera Portcar 65.5 km
1h 11m$9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Caldera Port65.5 km
1h 11m$45–65Taxi
- Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Caldera Porttaxi 65.5 km
1h 11m$130–160Bus
- Take the bus from El Cacique to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200
- Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus San José
5h 15m$17–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 11m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port. However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Caldera via Empresarios Unidos and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Caldera Port is 91 km. The road distance is 65.5 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from El Cacique station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Caldera Port.
There are 172+ hotels available in Caldera Port.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Caldera Port, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from El Cacique to Caldera Port via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Empresarios Unidos, Puntarenas, and Caldera in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +506 2222 3854
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Esparza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- busescaribenoscr.com
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from El Cacique to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- +506 2221 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas
Bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Caldera Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $30–160
Taxis Del Pacífico
- Phone
- +506 2663 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxis Unidos Puntarenas
- Phone
- +506 8732 2020
- Website
- facebook.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Caldera Port. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



