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241 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Malpais

Composite routes from San Jose to Malpais

Cheapest
4 h 35 min
Car
241 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
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 Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
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 Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

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
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$292.62

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Malpais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$387.61

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from San José - Terminal Tracopa to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$12.09

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Malpais
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Jacó to Malpais
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$120.86
Bus from Tamarindo to Malpais
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$49.62–$419.85

Tropical Tours Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2640 1900
Email:
Website:
tropicaltourshuttles.com/
Bus from Montezuma to Malpais
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Nosara to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
On demand

Transportes Cóbano

Phone:
+506 7005 9114
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/TransCobano/
Bus from San Jose to Paquera
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11

Transportes Arsa

Phone:
+506 2519 9877
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transportes-arsa
Bus from San José to Jicaral
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Malpais is to drive which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Malpais is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Malpais?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Malpais. However, there are services departing from San José - Terminal Tracopa and arriving at Malpais via Playa Herradura and Jacó. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from San José to Malpais?

The distance between San José and Malpais is 281 km. The road distance is 272 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Malpais without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from San José to Malpais, including transfers.

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

San José to Malpais bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from San José - Terminal Tracopa station.

Where does the San José to Malpais bus arrive?

San José to Malpais bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Playa Herradura station.

What is the time difference between San José and Malpais?

It is currently 22:03 at both, San José and Malpais.

Can I drive from San José to Malpais?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Malpais is 272 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from San José to Malpais.

Where can I stay near Malpais?

There are 382+ hotels available in Malpais. Prices start at $75.16 per night.
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