There are 6 ways to get from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus via Las Juntas
best- Take the bus from Las Juntas to Alajuelabus Las Juntas
4h 14m$10–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monteverde to Terminal 7-10 San Josébus 675
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to El Caciquebus 200 / ...
6h 59m$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose-SJO125.5 km
2h 24m$45–65Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO)car 125.5 km
2h 24m$17–25Shuttle, line 200 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to AlajuelaPrivate / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal TUASA Alajuela to El Caciquebus 200 / ...
1h 55m$315–316Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to San Jose AirportPrivate / ...
4h 31m$201–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to bus which costs $8 - $11 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to shuttle and line 200 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $315 - $317.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO). However, there are services departing from Cañitas and arriving at 50 m este Del Aeropuerto via Las Juntas and Central De Autobuses Del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Santa Elena (Station) and San Jose Airport (SJO) is 157 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) without a car is to bus via Las Juntas which takes 4h 14m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO), including transfers.
Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares, depart from Las Juntas station.
Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares, arrive at Alajuela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose Airport (SJO).
There are 820+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJO).
What companies run services between Santa Elena (Station), Costa Rica and San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica?
Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares operates a bus from Las Juntas to Alajuela once daily. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Las Juntas to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Monteverde to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $315
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal TUASA Alajuela to El Cacique
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to El Cacique
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Monteverde to Terminal 7-10 San José
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
Shuttle from Monteverde to San Jose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Elena (Station) to San Jose-SJO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Elena (Station) and San Jose Airport (SJO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









