What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $170 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Teresa and Nosara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Teresa to Nosara. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Nosara via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Santa Teresa to Nosara?

The distance between Santa Teresa and Nosara is 282 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.

How do I travel from Santa Teresa to Nosara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara without a car is to bus via Cartago which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Teresa to Nosara bus from?

Santa Teresa to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Where does the Santa Teresa to Nosara bus arrive?

Santa Teresa to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Nosara station.

Can I drive from Santa Teresa to Nosara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Teresa to Nosara is 273 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Santa Teresa to Nosara.

Where can I stay near Nosara?

There are 315+ hotels available in Nosara.

Santa Teresa to Nosara - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, plane, shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara by bus, taxi, plane, shuttle, 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.

Bus via Cartago
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus 1507
6h 24m
$61–73
Drive 273.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Teresa to Nosaracar 273.3 km
5h 17m
$37–53
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Santa Teresa to Central Autobusera Inteligentetaxi
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus
3. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Nosarataxi
4h 1m
$177–211
Taxi, bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the taxi from Santa Teresa to Turrialbataxi
2. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
4h 44m
$211–272
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nosarashuttle Private
6h 14m
$372–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus 302 Direct
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosarabus 1507
6h 35m
$49–62
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle
6h 5m
$543–637

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Teresa to Nosara.

Launch map view

Distance: 281.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Teresa, Cartago, Costa Rica and Nosara, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Nosara twice daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 4h.

Airlines