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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Playa Avellanas

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Avellanas

Cheapest
3 h 20 min
Car
168 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 Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.75
Bus from Monteverde to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$262.24
Bus from Tamarindo to Playa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$83.97

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$368.96

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$264.54

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$222.65

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$127.23

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 Playa Avellanas?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Avellanas is to bus via Santa Cruz which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Playa Avellanas?

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Avellanas is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Playa Avellanas?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Playa Avellanas. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Playa Avellanas via Veintisiete de Abril. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from San José to Playa Avellanas?

The distance between San José and Playa Avellanas is 259 km. The road distance is 255.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Avellanas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Playa Avellanas?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from San José to Playa Avellanas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Playa Avellanas bus from?

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

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Avellanas?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Avellanas is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $282.61 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the San José to Playa Avellanas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Playa Avellanas?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Avellanas is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from San José to Playa Avellanas.

Where can I stay near Playa Avellanas?

There are 723+ hotels available in Playa Avellanas. Prices start at $81.07 per night.
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