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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nicoya to San Jose

Composite routes from Nicoya to San Jose

Cheapest
2 h 37 min
Car
166 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79
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 Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$254.45

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19
Bus from Nicoya to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$144.92

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$279.90

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from Pueblo Viejo to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
Bus from Nicoya to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nicoya to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya to San José is to bus which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicoya to San José?

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to San José is to shuttle which takes 2h and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya and San José?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nicoya and arriving at San Jose. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Nicoya to San José?

The distance between Nicoya and San José is 203 km. The road distance is 202.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nicoya to San José without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $8.15 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Nicoya to San José?

The bus from Nicoya to San Jose takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Nicoya to San José bus from?

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

Where does the Nicoya to San José bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nicoya and San José?

It is currently 21:57 at both, Nicoya and San José.

Can I drive from Nicoya to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya to San José is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Nicoya to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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