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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Nosara

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Nosara

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
131 km.
from $7
Other
5 h 54 min
98 km.
from $15.41
10 h 10 min
98 km.
from $515.87

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$282.61

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$282.61

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$260.87

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$288.71

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22
Bus from Monteverde to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$103.26

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Limonal to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
Bus from Nicoya to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.67

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Santa Elena to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.05
Bus from La Fortuna to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$289.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Nosara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Nosara is to bus via Nicoya which costs $14.13 - $19.57 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Nosara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Nosara is to shuttle which takes 1h 35m and costs $38.04 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Nosara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Nosara. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Nosara via Las Juntas, Limonal and Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Nosara?

The distance between Santa Elena and Nosara is 298 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena to Nosara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Nosara without a car is to bus via Nicoya which takes 5h 54m and costs $14.13 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Nosara?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Santa Elena to Nosara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Nosara bus from?

Santa Elena to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Limonal station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Nosara bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Nicoya station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Nosara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Nosara is 134 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Santa Elena to Nosara.

Where can I stay near Nosara?

There are 262+ hotels available in Nosara. Prices start at $75.65 per night.
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