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Puntarenas to San Jose

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By car (168 km)
2 h 45 min
168 km.
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2 h 45 min
168 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61

Bus operators

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Puntarenas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$152.17

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from Puntarenas to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to San José is to bus which costs $6.21 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to San José is to shuttle which takes 1h 30m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Puntarenas and San José?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puntarenas and arriving at San José. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Puntarenas to San José?

The distance between Puntarenas and San José is 96 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Puntarenas to San José without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $6.21 .

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

The bus from Puntarenas to San José takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Puntarenas to San José bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos, depart from Puntarenas station.

Bus or fly from Puntarenas to San José?

The best way to get from Puntarenas to San José is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $6.21 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Puntarenas to San José bus arrive?

Puntarenas to San José bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos, arrive at San José station.

Can I drive from Puntarenas to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to San José is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Puntarenas 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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