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San Jose to Nicoya

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144 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Nicoya

Composite routes from San Jose to Nicoya

Cheapest
2 h 57 min
Car
144 km.
from $7

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

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

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$144.92
Bus from San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$279.90

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San Jose to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San José to Pueblo
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Nicoya is to bus which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Nicoya is to shuttle which takes 2h and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Nicoya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Nicoya. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from San José to Nicoya?

The distance between San José and Nicoya is 200 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Nicoya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $8.15 - $11.96 .

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

The bus from San Jose to Nicoya takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

San José to Nicoya bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San José to Nicoya bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Nicoya?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Nicoya is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from San José to Nicoya.

Where can I stay near Nicoya?

There are 41+ hotels available in Nicoya. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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