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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San José to Golfito

Composite routes from San José to Golfito

Cheapest
7 h 24 min
Car
444 km.
from $24
Other
12 h 10 min
333 km.
from $85.86
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
335 km.
from $177.01
8 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
335 km.
from $568.32
12 h 13 min
334 km.
from $366.15
15 h 30 min
334 km.
from $70.76

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$347.83
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$521.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$760.87

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$347.83
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$521.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$760.87

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.74–$347.83

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$184.74
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$187.68
Bus from Monteverde to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$566.98

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San Jose to Rio
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from San Isidro de Aguas Claras to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Plaza Herradura to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$21.65
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$21.65

Reina del Campo

Phone:
+506 2663 1752
Email:
Website:
reinadelcampo.com/
Bus from Bagaces to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.02–$6.52

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from La Fortuna to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$309.53

Transportes Quepos Puntarenas

Phone:
+506 2777 0263
Email:
Website:
tqpcr.com/horarios-y-tarifas..html
Bus from Puntarenas to Herradura
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.07–$3.91

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.72–$6.52
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$6.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Golfito is to bus which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Golfito is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $521.74 - $706.52 .

How far is it from San José to Golfito?

The distance between San José and Golfito is 409 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Golfito without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from San José to Golfito, including transfers.

Can I drive from San José to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Golfito is 444 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from San José to Golfito.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 105+ hotels available in Golfito. Prices start at $29.48 per night.
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