How to Travel from
San Jose to Playas del Coco
by Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
San Jose, Costa Rica → Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Playas Del Coco
Composite routes from San Jose to Playas Del Coco
Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
120 km.
from $6
Other
5 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $191.58
4 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $122.34
Route Navigator San Jose - Playas del Coco
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Calle México
Calle México, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Calle El Colegio
Calle El Colegio, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Turn right onto Calle Las Camelias
Calle Las Camelias, 325 м
325 м
Turn sharp left onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 232 м
232 м
Turn right onto Vía 735
Vía 735, 20 km 82 м
20 km 82 м
Continue onto Vía 164
Vía 164, 2 km 68 м
2 km 68 м
Turn sharp right onto Vía 737
Vía 737, 1 km 251 м
1 km 251 м
Turn left onto Vía 737
Vía 737, 6 km 682 м
6 km 682 м
Turn left onto Calle del Arreo
Calle del Arreo, 35 km 113 м
35 km 113 м
Turn right onto Calle 7
Calle 7, 185 м
185 м
Turn left onto Avenida 2 Francisco Mayorga Rivas
Avenida 2 Francisco Mayorga Rivas, 1 km 673 м
1 km 673 м
Turn right onto Calle 6
Calle 6, 101 м
101 м
Turn left onto Avenida 25 de Julio
Avenida 25 de Julio, 20 km 489 м
20 km 489 м
Keep right toward 151
151, 44 м
44 м
Turn slight right onto Vía 151
Vía 151, 15 km 680 м
15 km 680 м
Turn left onto Vía 151
Vía 151, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
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
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12
Edelweiss Air
Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34
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
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12
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
Tica Bus
Bus from San José to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53
Interbus Shuttles
Bus from San José to Playas
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Tropical Tours Shuttles
Bus from Nosara to Playas
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Comunidad
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Pulmitan de Liberia
Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from San José to Playas
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99
Bus from Sardinal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.40–$1.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Playas del Coco?
The cheapest way to get from San José to Playas del Coco is to bus which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 5h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from San José to Playas del Coco?
The fastest way to get from San José to Playas del Coco is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $206.52 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between San José and Playas del Coco?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San José and arriving at Playas del Coco. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Is there a direct flight between San José and Playas del Coco?
Yes, there are direct flights between San José and Playas del Coco; these take 50 min and cost $119.57 - $250 .
How far is it from San José to Playas del Coco?
The distance between San José and Playas del Coco is 257 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
How do I travel from San José to Playas del Coco without a car?
The best way to get from San José to Playas del Coco without a car is to bus via Comunidad which takes 4h and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .
How long does it take to get from San José to Playas del Coco?
It takes approximately 4h to get from San José to Playas del Coco, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San José to Playas del Coco bus from?
San José to Playas del Coco bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal 7-10 station.
Bus or fly from San José to Playas del Coco?
The best way to get from San José to Playas del Coco is to bus via Comunidad which takes 4h and costs $10.87 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $206.52 - $380.43 and takes 3h 57m.
Where does the San José to Playas del Coco bus arrive?
San José to Playas del Coco bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Comunidad station.
Can I drive from San José to Playas del Coco?
Yes, the driving distance between San José to Playas del Coco is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from San José to Playas del Coco.
Where can I stay near Playas del Coco?
There are 726+ hotels available in Playas del Coco. Prices start at $93.54 per night.
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