There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste by plane, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
- Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Rio Celestetaxi
2h 25m$307–414Drive 183.5 km
cheapest- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Rio Celestecar 183.5 km
3h 12m$25–36Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Ángelesbus 501-B / ...
- Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Rio Celestetaxi
5h 37m$96–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Rio Celeste183.5 km
3h 12m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Katirabus 234 Ciudad Quesada
8h 54m$71–92
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $300 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste. However, there are services departing from Entrada Fatima and arriving at Katira via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Rio Celeste is 145 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., arrive at Ciudad Quesada station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Rio Celeste.
There are 183+ hotels available in Rio Celeste.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Rio Celeste, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Entrada Fatima to Rio Celeste via Terminal San Carlos, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Katira in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Phone
- +506 2222 3854
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Ángeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- busescaribenoscr.com
- Phone
- 2661-1345
- Website
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A.
- Phone
- +506 2460 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Katira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Transpisa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Rio Celeste
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- $85–200
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Rio Celeste. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.