There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, shuttle
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
3h 23m$200–241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Coclesbus San José – Manzanillo
7h 3m$13–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Playa Cocles227.1 km
3h 46m$45–65Drive 227.1 km
- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Playa Coclescar 227.1 km
3h 46m$32–45
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles is to bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 23m and costs $200 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles. However, there are services departing from Entrada Fatima and arriving at Cocles via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Playa Cocles is 206 km. The road distance is 227.1 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Cocles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Playa Cocles.
There are 700+ hotels available in Playa Cocles.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Playa Cocles, Costa Rica?
Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cocles once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
- 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
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cocles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Playa Cocles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Playa Cocles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.