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San Jose to Nosara Beach

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Nosara Beach

Composite routes from San Jose to Nosara Beach

Cheapest

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

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

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

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Santa Teresa to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$33.08–$445.29

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Hojancha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Jose to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

Transporzuma

Phone:
+506 8821 6277
Website:
facebook.com/Transporzuma/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Nosara Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Nosara Beach is to bus via Nicoya which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Nosara Beach?

The fastest way to get from San José to Nosara Beach is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Nosara Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Nosara Beach. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Playa Guiones via Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from San José to Nosara Beach?

The distance between San José and Nosara Beach is 251 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Nosara Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Nosara Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from San José to Nosara Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Nosara Beach bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from San José to Nosara Beach?

The best way to get from San José to Nosara Beach is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $271.74 and takes 4h 7m. There are no good options to train between San José to Nosara Beach.

Where does the San José to Nosara Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Nosara Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Nosara Beach is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from San José to Nosara Beach.

Where can I stay near Nosara Beach?

There are 260+ hotels available in Nosara Beach. Prices start at $75.65 per night.
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