There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas 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 El Cacique to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200
- Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
2h 12m$38–49Drive 54.9 km
cheapest- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Pacayascar 54.9 km
1h 1m$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Pacayas54.9 km
1h 1m$45–65Taxi
- Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Pacayastaxi 54.9 km
1h 1m$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 1m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas. However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Pacayas is 145 km. The road distance is 54.9 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from El Cacique station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas 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 Pacayas is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Pacayas.
There are 168+ hotels available in Pacayas.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Pacayas, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from El Cacique to Pacayas via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Terminal Lumaca, and Cartago in around 2h 12m.
- 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 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autotransportes Lumaca
Bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Lumaca
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Pacayas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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