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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Carate

Cheapest
8 h 34 min
Car
497 km.
from $27
Other
8 h
180 km.
from $36.48

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$407.12

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$406.81

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from San José - Terminal Tracopa to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$18.35

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Email:
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from San Isidro to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Carate is to bus which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Carate is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $184.78 - $500 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Playa Carate. However, there are services departing from San José - Terminal Tracopa and arriving at Carate via San Isidro and Puerto Jiménez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from San José to Playa Carate?

The distance between San José and Playa Carate is 250 km. The road distance is 349.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Carate without a car is to bus via San Isidro which takes 8h and costs $28.26 - $39.13 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from San José to Playa Carate, including transfers.

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

San José to Playa Carate bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from San José - Terminal Tracopa station.

Bus or fly from San José to Playa Carate?

The best way to get from San José to Playa Carate is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $184.78 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus via San Isidro, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 8h.

Where does the San José to Playa Carate bus arrive?

San José to Playa Carate bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San Isidro de El General station.

Can I drive from San José to Playa Carate?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Carate is 349 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from San José to Playa Carate.

Where can I stay near Playa Carate?

There are 147+ hotels available in Playa Carate. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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