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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Guanacaste

Composite routes from San Francisco to Guanacaste

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,785.96

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,913.53
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$535.79–$701.63

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$2,168.67
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$4,337.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,785.96
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,148.12

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$510.27–$1,785.96

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$62.51

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.55–$223.25

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$121.19

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste is to fly which costs $271.74 - $652.17 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Guanacaste?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Guanacaste. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Terminal Managua - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

The distance between San Francisco and Guanacaste is 4780 km. The road distance is 5973.7 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Guanacaste without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 9h and costs $391.30 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Guanacaste bus from?

San Francisco to Guanacaste bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Guanacaste is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $391.30 - $597.83 and takes 4 days 9h.

Where does the San Francisco to Guanacaste bus arrive?

San Francisco to Guanacaste bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Guanacaste?

Guanacaste is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:23 in San Francisco and 10:23 in Guanacaste.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Guanacaste?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Guanacaste is 5974 km. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from San Francisco to Guanacaste.

Where can I stay near Guanacaste?

There are 42+ hotels available in Guanacaste. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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