There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
1h 11m$209–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cacique to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus 200
- Take the bus from San José to Golfitobus Golfito – San José vía Costanera / ...
9h 6m$25–30Bus via Río Claro
- Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200
- Take the bus from San José to Río Clarobus Laurel – San José vía Costanera / ...
8h 18m$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Golfito (Region)270 km
5h 31m$45–65Drive 270 km
- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Golfito (Region)car 270 km
5h 31m$37–53
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) is to bus which costs $25 - $30 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $200 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region). However, there are services departing from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto and arriving at Río Claro via San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Golfito (Region) is 196 km. The road distance is 270 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) without a car is to bus via Río Claro which takes 8h 18m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region), including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $200 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Río Claro, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 18m.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region) 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 Golfito (Region) is 270 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Golfito (Region).
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Golfito (Region), Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Golfito (Region) via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, San José, and Río Claro in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from El Cacique to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from San José to Río Claro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $19–23
Bus from San José to Golfito
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $23–27
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Golfito (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Golfito (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.