How to Travel from
Santa Cruz to Jacó
by Route or Car
Schedule
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica → Jacó, Costa Rica
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Jacó
Composite routes from Santa Cruz to Jacó
Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
273 km.
from $15
Other
7 h 24 min
126 km.
from $16.96
7 h 49 min
126 km.
from $13.15
7 h 8 min
132 km.
from $21.59
6 h 9 min
132 km.
from $28.74
3 h 49 min
Bus
132 km.
from $121.80
Route Navigator Santa Cruz - Jacó
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180 м
180 м
Turn right
4 km 516 м
4 km 516 м
Turn right onto Carretera Panamericana Sur
Carretera Panamericana Sur, 1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
Turn sharp right onto 1
63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 328 м
328 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 75 km 461 м
75 km 461 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 70 km 128 м
70 km 128 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 18 and take 18 toward Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Carmona, Hojancha
Entrada Vía 18, Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Carmona, Hojancha, 18, 363 м
363 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Entrada Vía 1
Entrada Vía 1, 312 м
312 м
Keep right toward 1
1, 2 km 228 м
2 km 228 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn right
230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Calle Cinco Esquinas
Calle Cinco Esquinas, 16 м
16 м
Turn left onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 1 km 486 м
1 km 486 м
Keep right
181 м
181 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 19 km 152 м
19 km 152 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 26 km 934 м
26 km 934 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 23 toward 23
Entrada Vía 23, 23, 28 km 716 м
28 km 716 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 34 and take 34 toward Jacó, Tárcoles
Entrada Vía 34, Jacó, Tárcoles, 34, 1 km 593 м
1 km 593 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 34 and take 34 toward Jacó, Tárcoles
Entrada Vía 34, Jacó, Tárcoles, 34, 34 km 234 м
34 km 234 м
Keep right onto Entrada Boulevard Jacó
Entrada Boulevard Jacó, 2 km 895 м
2 km 895 м
Turn left onto Avenida Pastor Díaz
Avenida Pastor Díaz, 1 km 969 м
1 km 969 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63
Bus operators
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Bus from Tamarindo to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$373.01
Tica Bus
Bus from San Jose to Jaco
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$19.08
Zuma Tours
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$89.06
Bus from Tamarindo to Montezuma
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$49.62–$419.85
Bus from Montezuma to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$120.86
Reina del Campo
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.73–$8.27
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Bus from San Pedro to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81
Bus from San Pedro to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.91
Transportes La Pampa
Bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.45
Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Bus from Puntarenas to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó is to bus via Orotina which costs $10.33 - $16.30 and takes 7h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó?
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó is to shuttle which takes 3h 1m and costs $321.34 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Jacó?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Jacó. However, there are services departing from Santa Cruz and arriving at Jacó via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
How far is it from Santa Cruz to Jacó?
The distance between Santa Cruz and Jacó is 267 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Jacó without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó?
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Santa Cruz to Jacó, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Jacó bus from?
Santa Cruz to Jacó bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, depart from Santa Cruz station.
Where does the Santa Cruz to Jacó bus arrive?
Santa Cruz to Jacó bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Jacó?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Jacó is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Santa Cruz to Jacó.
Where can I stay near Jacó?
There are 657+ hotels available in Jacó. Prices start at $92.96 per night.
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