There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Las Juntas
best- Take the bus from Alajuela to Las Juntasbus Las Juntas
5h 8m$9–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverdebus 675
7h 48m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Santa Elena (Station)123.3 km
2h 27m$45–65Drive 123.3 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station)car 123.3 km
2h 27m$17–24Shuttle via Alajuela
- Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to MonteverdePrivate / ...
2h 16m$316–317Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to MonteverdePrivate / ...
4h 56m$201–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) is to bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) is to shuttle via Alajuela which takes 2h 16m and costs $316 - $317.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station). However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Cañitas via Alajuela and Las Juntas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Santa Elena (Station) is 152 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) without a car is to bus via Las Juntas which takes 5h 8m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station), including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares, depart from Alajuela station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares, arrive at Las Juntas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station) is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Elena (Station).
There are 390+ hotels available in Santa Elena (Station).
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Santa Elena (Station), Costa Rica?
Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares operates a bus from Alajuela to Las Juntas once daily. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Alajuela to Las Juntas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Alajuela to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $315
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
Shuttle from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Santa Elena (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 Santa Elena (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.