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Five ways to Travel from San Jose Airport to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from San Jose Airport to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$356.23
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$15.27–$318.06

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$356.23
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$394.40

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$330.79

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Santa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$108.12
Bus from San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$290.90

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Limonal
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18
Bus from Limonal to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.91
Bus from Guardia to Santa
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.96–$7.00
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Filadelfia
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$16.54

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz is to bus via Juntas which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz is to fly and shuttle which takes 1h 56m and costs $217.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría and arriving at Santa Cruz via Limonal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz?

The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Santa Cruz is 220 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.

How do I travel from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Juntas which takes 3h 53m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz bus from?

San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.

Where does the San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Limonal station.

Can I drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 75+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $56.93 per night.
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