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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Cahuita

Composite routes from San Jose to Cahuita

Cheapest
5 h 41 min
Car
339 km.
from $18
Other
9 h 6 min
284 km.
from $68.22
9 h 52 min
284 km.
from $60.93
12 h 7 min
284 km.
from $56.63
10 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
283 km.
from $329.18

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$292.62
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$597.96
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$292.62
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$597.96
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Limón
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$492.28
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$216.23
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$219.68
Bus from Upala to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$224.29

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from Upala to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Isidro de Aguas Claras to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.22
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06
Bus from La Fortuna to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

Autotransportes MEPE

Phone:
+506 2758 0618 / 4070-6373
Email:
Website:
mepecr.com/
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.45–$19.08

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.56

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.92
Bus from La Fortuna to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$408.31

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Liberia to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18–$16.54

Grupo Caribeños

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/grupocaribenos/
Bus from San José to Limón
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from San José to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$322.05

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.91

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.18–$7.63
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.33–$7.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Cahuita?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Cahuita is to bus via Limón which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Cahuita?

The fastest way to get from San José to Cahuita is to shuttle which takes 2h 17m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Cahuita?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Estación de Buses Cahuita. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from San José to Cahuita?

The distance between San José and Cahuita is 200 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.

How do I travel from San José to Cahuita without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Cahuita without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $9.78 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Cahuita?

The bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuita takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the San José to Cahuita bus from?

San José to Cahuita bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Train, bus or fly from San José to Cahuita?

The best way to get from San José to Cahuita is to bus which takes 4h and costs $9.78 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $217.39 and takes 3h 44m. There are no good options to train between San José to Cahuita.

Where does the San José to Cahuita bus arrive?

San José to Cahuita bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Estación de Buses Cahuita station.

Can I drive from San José to Cahuita?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Cahuita is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from San José to Cahuita.

Where can I stay near Cahuita?

There are 560+ hotels available in Cahuita. Prices start at $73.70 per night.
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