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How to Travel from

Playa Grande to San Jose

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

SANSA

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

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
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Santa Cruz to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$17.81

Transportes La Pampa

Phone:
+506 2665 7520
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070648998557
Bus from Santa Cruz to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65

Transportes Folklórica

Bus from Playa Grande to Santa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to San José is to bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to San José is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to San José. However, there are services departing from Playa Grande and arriving at San José via Santa Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Playa Grande to San José?

The distance between Playa Grande and San José is 211 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Grande to San José without a car is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 4h 47m and costs $10.87 - $18.48 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Playa Grande to San José, including transfers.

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

Playa Grande to San José bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Santa Cruz station.

Train, bus or fly from Playa Grande to San José?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to San José is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Cruz, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 4h 47m. There are no good options to train between Playa Grande to San José.

Where does the Playa Grande to San José bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Playa Grande to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to San José is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Playa Grande 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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