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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Culebra

Composite routes from San Jose to Culebra

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
100 km.
from $5
Other
3 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
187 km.
from $214.57
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
187 km.
from $444.90
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
187 km.
from $123.53

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Papagayo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$100.06

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San José to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Guardia
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Pulmitan de Liberia

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72

Grupo Tranbasa

Phone:
+506 2666 0517
Email:
Website:
grupotranbasa.com/
Bus from Guardia to Papagayo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Culebra is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $9.78 - $14.13 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Culebra is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 56m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Culebra?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Culebra. However, there are services departing from Terminal 7-10 and arriving at Papagayo via Guardia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from San José to Culebra?

The distance between San José and Culebra is 260 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Culebra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from San José to Culebra, including transfers.

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

San José to Culebra bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal 7-10 station.

Where does the San José to Culebra bus arrive?

San José to Culebra bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Guardia station.

Can I drive from San José to Culebra?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Culebra is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from San José to Culebra.

Where can I stay near Culebra?

There are 473+ hotels available in Culebra. Prices start at $47.16 per night.
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