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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Azul

Cheapest
3 h 45 min
Car
187 km.
from $10

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 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 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

Bus operators

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$385.30

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
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 José to Veintisiete
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81
Bus from San Jose to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Azul?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Azul is to bus which costs $31.52 - $41.30 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Azul is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

How far is it from San José to Playa Azul?

The distance between San José and Playa Azul is 250 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Azul without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from San José to Playa Azul, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from San José to Playa Azul?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Azul is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Veintisiete de Abril, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 4h 22m. There are no good options to train between San José to Playa Azul.

Can I drive from San José to Playa Azul?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Azul is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from San José to Playa Azul.

Where can I stay near Playa Azul?

There are 199+ hotels available in Playa Azul. Prices start at $78.61 per night.
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