There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, 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.
Fly, shuttle, taxi
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
- Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanillo
- Take the taxi from Manzanillo to Gandocataxi
3h 9m$269–323Drive 259.6 km
cheapest- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Gandocacar 259.6 km
4h 18m$35–51Bus via Terminal Sixaola
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaolabus San José – Sixaola
7h 38m$43–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Gandoca259.6 km
4h 18m$45–65Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San José to Punta de UvaShared
5h 57m$132–147Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus San José – Manzanillo
8h 21m$84–105
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca is to fly and shuttle and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs $260 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca. However, there are services departing from Entrada Fatima and arriving at Terminal Sixaola via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Gandoca is 230 km. The road distance is 259.6 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca without a car is to bus via Terminal Sixaola which takes 7h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Sixaola station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Gandoca.
There are 17+ hotels available in Gandoca.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Gandoca, Costa Rica?
Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaola every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Phone
- +506 2750 0626
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Limon Airport to Manzanillo
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from San José to Punta de Uva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Gandoca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Gandoca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




