Last updated on February 26th, 2023 at 12:15 pm
How To Get From Quepos to San Jose Airport – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Quepos To San Jose Airport?
The distance from Quepos to San Jose airport is 163 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Quepos to San Jose Airport is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Quepos to San Jose Airport is around $180 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose airport to Quepos the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Quepos to San Jose Airport?
The cheapest way from Quepos to San Jose airport is by bus for $11 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes from Quepos to San Jose.
What Is The Best Way From Quepos to San Jose?
The best way from Quepos to San Jose airport is by shared van for $56 USD per person and 3 hours travel time and you can book online.
You can rent a car at Quepos, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $250 USD up to 5 people.
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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 QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE
BUS FROM QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Quepos to San Jose airport is by bus. First you will have to ride Tracopa Bus leaving Quepos to San Jose and get to the Bus Terminal in San Jose. And later you can ride a local bus from San Jose city center to the airport or a taxi.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
Tracopa Bus from Quepos to San Jose is leaving every 1-2 hours starting from 4 15 am to 5 15 pm. Check here Tracopa Bus schedule and route!
The bus fare from Quepos to San Jose is around $10 USD. The travel time from Quepos to San Jose by bus is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The bus from Quepos 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 Quepos to San Jose airport is $11 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 QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)
The best way from Quepos to San Jose airport is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Quepos to San Jose airport is less than 3 hours. The van fare from Quepos to San Jose airport is $56 USD and you can book online.
QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE BY PLANE
You can go from Quepos to San Jose by plane. The flight schedule from Quepos to San Jose is at 9 am and 4 30 pm and you can book online.
The flight from Quepos to San Jose is around 30 minutes. The flight fare from Quepos to San Jose is around $125 USD (you can book online here). I consider little bit expensive for a short distance but you will save a lot of time.
TAXI FROM QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
If you go from Quepos to San Jose airport by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Quepos to San Jose airport is around 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The taxi fare from Quepos to San Jose airport is around $180 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.
UBER FROM QUEPOS 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 Quepos to San Jose airport is around $180 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.
CAR RENTAL AT QUEPOS
There are many options for renting a car in Quepos. 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 30 minutes to get to San Jose from Quepos 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 QUEPOS 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 $250 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be $50 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM QUEPOS TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The best way from Quepos to San Jose Costa Rica airport is by bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
The best way from Quepos San Jose airport is by van for $56 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel.
The best way from Quepos San Jose airport is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you prefer more comfort around $250 USD and 2 hours and 30 minutes travel time up to 5 people.
BEST TIME TO VISIT SAN JOSE 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 San Jose 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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