How To Get From Manuel Antonio To San Jose Airport – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on February 13th, 2023 at 02:12 pm

How To Get From Manuel Antonio To San Jose Airport – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Manuel Antonio To San Jose Airport?

The distance from Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaría Airport is 161 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport is around 2 hours and 45 minutes. The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport is around $150 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose airport to Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio to Jaco Beach and San Jose airport to city center

What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport?

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is by bus for $10 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio to San Jose.

What Is The Best Way From Manuel Antonio to San Jose?

The best way from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is by shared van for $38 USD per person and 3 hours travel time and you can book online.

You can rent a car at San Jose airport, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $150 USD.

SIM CARD AT SAN JOSE COSTA RICA AIRPORT

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Read how to get from  San Jose airport to Tamarindo, San Jose airport to La Fortuna, San Jose airport to Santa Teresa, San Jose airport to Tortuguero, San Jose airport to Jaco Beach, San Jose airport to Monteverde, San Jose airport to Montezuma, Montezuma to San Jose airport, Tamarindo to San Jose airport, Jaco to Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo to San Jose airport and San Jose airport to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca

WHERE TO STAY IN SAN JOSE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE

BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is by bus. First you will have to ride Tracopa Bus leaving Manuel Antonio to San Jose from the Bus Terminal.

BUS SCHEDULE MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA

Tracopa Bus from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is leaving every 1-2 hours starting from 4 am, 6 am, 7 30 am, 9 30 am, 10 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 30 pm and 5 pm. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is around $9 USD.

The travel time from Manuel Antonio to San Jose by bus is 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you take the colectivo will take 2 hours more since is stopping and getting passengers the whole way. Check here Tracopa Bus schedule and route!

SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

The bus from Manuel Antonio to San Jose will stop at the city center where you can go walking distance to the market to get the buses going to the airport.

There are two bus services running from the market at San Jose city center to San Jose airport: TUASA (Red and white buses) and Station Wagon (Yellow and orange buses). The buses are running every 10 minutes starting from 4 am until 11 30 pm.

The bus travel time from San Jose city center to San José Juan Santamaría Airport is around 30-40 minutes. The bus fare is 675 CRC which is $1 USD for one way and you don’t have to pay extra for the luggage. You can buy the ticket direct to the bus driver.

The total bus fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is $10 USD. The total travel time is around 4 hours and 30 minutes including a few minutes waiting time and it can be two hours long if you take the colectivo.

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SHARED VAN FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)

The best way from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is 3 hours. The van fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is $38 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

If you go from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is around $150 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA AIRPORT

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport is around $150 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT MANUEL ANTONIO

There are many options for renting a car in Manuel Antonio. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in San Jose or if you would love to move around. It will take you 2 hours and 45 minutes to get to San Jose from Manuel Antonio in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $160 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $40 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (MANUEL ANTONIO TO SAN JOSE)

The best way from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Costa Rica airport is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time. You will pay around $10 USD including the bus going from San Jose Costa Rica city to the airport from Manuel Antonio.

The best way from Manuel Antonio San Jose airport is by van for $38 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is around $150 USD and 2 hours and 45 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN SAN JOSE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a bit pricey compared to other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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