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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Pinilla

Composite routes from San Jose to Pinilla

Cheapest
3 h 12 min
Car
169 km.
from $9

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

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

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 San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Veintisiete
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Pinilla is to bus via Santa Cruz which costs $11.96 - $15.22 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Pinilla is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Pinilla?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Pinilla. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Pinilla via Veintisiete de Abril. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from San José to Pinilla?

The distance between San José and Pinilla is 255 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Pinilla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San José to Pinilla, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from San José to Pinilla?

The best way to get from San José to Pinilla is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the San José to Pinilla bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Pinilla?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Pinilla is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from San José to Pinilla.

Where can I stay near Pinilla?

There are 856+ hotels available in Pinilla. Prices start at $81.07 per night.
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