How to Travel from
San Jose to Santa Cruz
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from San Jose to Santa Cruz
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (5 848 km)
2 d 18 h 6 min
5848 km.
from $321
Other
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
12 h 26 min
4708 km.
from $369.35
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
12 h 21 min
4708 km.
from $410.65
Bus
4 d 14 h 1 min
4708 km.
from $690.43
Bus, Plane
13 h 19 min
4708 km.
from $528.39
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
15 h 2 min
4708 km.
from $642.29
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
13 h 55 min
4708 km.
from $494.35
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
17 h 43 min
4708 km.
from $381.96
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$1,403.25
Copa Airlines
Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,530.82
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,530.82
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33
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
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,211.90
Costa Rica Green Airways
Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,020.55
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Bus operators
Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.57–$47.20
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Bus from Monteverde to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$262.94
Buses Públicos Nicaragua
Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31
Nica Bus
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.79
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.55–$223.25
Zuma Tours
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$121.19
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Bus from Guardia to San
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.65
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$17.86
Bus from Comunidad to San
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.65
Buses USA Tours
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 Jose to Santa Cruz (Region)?
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) is to Caltrain and fly and bus which costs $282.61 - $652.17 and takes 12h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region)?
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) is to Caltrain and fly which takes 12h 21m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Santa Cruz (Region)?
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Santa Cruz (Region). However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at San Pedro via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 14h.
How far is it from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region)?
The distance between San Jose and Santa Cruz (Region) is 4860 km. The road distance is 5983.5 km.
How do I travel from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) without a car?
The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs $413.04 - $597.83 .
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region)?
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region), including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) bus from?
San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Where does the San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) bus arrive?
San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Santa Cruz (Region)?
Santa Cruz (Region) is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 09:42 in San Jose and 10:42 in Santa Cruz (Region).
Can I drive from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region)?
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region) is 5984 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from San Jose to Santa Cruz (Region).
Where can I stay near Santa Cruz (Region)?
There are 658+ hotels available in Santa Cruz (Region). Prices start at $69.86 per night.
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