There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Esparzabus 501-B / ...
2h 35m$11–16Bus via Puente Villa Bonita
cheapest- Take the bus from Puente Villa Bonita to Esparzabus Sjo
3h 1m$6–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Esparza64.6 km
1h 16m$45–65Drive 64.6 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparzacar 64.6 km
1h 16m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparzataxi 64.6 km
1h 16m$130–160
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza is to bus via Puente Villa Bonita which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 16m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza. However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Esparza via Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Esparza is 76 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, depart from Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, arrive at Esparza station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Esparza.
There are 151+ hotels available in Esparza.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Esparza, Costa Rica?
Autotransportes Tilarán S.A operates a bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Esparza 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- 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
Bus from Puente Villa Bonita to Esparza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Esparza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Esparza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

