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How to get fromSan Juan del Sur to San Joséby car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San Juan del Sur to San José by car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from San Juan del Sur to La Cruzcar car
    2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Terminal Pulmitan San Josébus bus 505
    3h 57m

  2. Drive 325.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan del Sur to San Josécar car 325.7 km
    5h 5m
    $44–64

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Joséshuttle bus Private
    6h
    $420–464

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  • Distance: 326 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and San José, Costa Rica?

You can take a shuttle from San Juan del Sur to San José via Peñas Blancas in around 6h.

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