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

Composite routes from San Jose to Playa Carrillo

Cheapest
3 h 22 min
Car
198 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

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

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

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 Sámara to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.85
Bus from San Jose to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from Nicoya to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.63
Bus from San Jose to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
Bus from Sámara to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.64–$4.45
Bus from Nicoya to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.07–$5.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Playa Carrillo is to bus which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Playa Carrillo is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Puerto Carrillo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from San José to Playa Carrillo?

The distance between San José and Playa Carrillo is 232 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Playa Carrillo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from San José to Playa Carrillo, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San José to Playa Carrillo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Playa Carrillo?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playa Carrillo is 231 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from San José to Playa Carrillo.

Where can I stay near Playa Carrillo?

There are 256+ hotels available in Playa Carrillo. Prices start at $75.65 per night.
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