How To Get From Santa Teresa To San Jose Airport Best Way

Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 12:52 am

How To Get From Santa Teresa To San Jose Airport Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer plus the ferry.

What Is The Distance From Santa Teresa to San Jose Airport?

The distance from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose Airport is 170 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is around 4 hours by car plus ferry. The taxi fare from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is around $260 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose airport to Santa Teresa the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Santa Teresa to San Jose Airport?

The cheapest way from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is by bus for $15 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 6 hours from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose including the ferry boat.

What Is The Best Way From Santa Teresa to San Jose?

The best way from San Jose airport to Manuel Antonio is by shared van for $53 USD you can book online and 6 hours of travel time.

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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 SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE

BUS FROM SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is by bus. First, you will have to ride the bus going from Santa Teresa to Paquera Ferry Port, crossing by ferry to Puntarenas Port where you will ride the bus to San Jose Costa Rica. And you will get a local bus going to the airport from city center.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE (FERRY BOAT PAQUERA TO PUNTARENAS)

The bus schedule from Santa Teresa to San Jose with Transportes Cobano is at 6 am and 2 pm leaving from Montezuma. The bus travel time from Santa Teresa to Paquera is around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

You will cross by ferry from Paquera to Puntarenas which is around 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time. Check here Transportes Cobano schedule and route!

Once you cross by ferry you will go back to the bus 2 hours travel time from Puntarenas Ferry Port to San Jose Bus Terminal 7-10 in San Jose city center where you can take a local bus going to San Jose airport or going walking distance to your accommodation if you stay at San Jose.

The bus fare from Santa Teresa to San Jose Costa Rica is $14 USD (including the ferry boat) and it will take around 5 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE PUBLIC BUS AND FERRY BOAT (NO DIRECT BUS SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE)

If you miss the direct bus from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose. You have to ride two local buses going to get to Paquera Ferry Terminal (Santa Teresa to Cobano and Cobano to Paquera Ferry Terminal).

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTA TERESA TO COBANO

The bus schedule from Santa Teresa to Cobano is starting at 6 am, 8 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm. The bus travel time is around 25 minutes and the bus fare from Santa Teresa to Cobano is $1 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM COBANO TO PAQUERA

The bus schedule from Cobano to Paquera is starting at 4 am, 6 45 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 2 45 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus travel time from Cobano to Paquera is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the bus fare from Cobano to Paquera is $2 USD.

FERRY BOAT SCHEDULE PAQUERA TO PUNTARENAS

The ferry boat schedule from Paquera to Puntarenas Ferry Port is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm. The ferry ride from Paquera to Puntarenas is 1 hour and 30 minutes and the ferry ticket is around $2 USD.

Once in Puntarenas Ferry Port if you want to get a public bus to San Jose. You will have to walk 20 minutes or get a taxi to the Bus Terminal in Puntarenas. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to San Jose is running every hour starting at 4 am to 7 30 pm. The bus travel time from Puntarenas to San Jose is 2 hours and the bus fare is $5 USD.

The bus fare and boat from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose Costa Rica can be around $10-12 USD cheaper than the direct bus from Santa Teresa to San Jose which is $14 USD but it will take longer with the connection and the waiting time.

SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

The bus from Puntarenas to San Jose will stop at Terminal 7-10 where you can go within 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 $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 Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is $15 USD including the bus coming from the airport and the ferry too. The total travel time is around 6 hours depending on the traffic and the waiting time.

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SHARED VAN FROM SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)

The best way from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is 6 hours.

The van fare from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is $53 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

The travel time by taxi from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose airport is around 4 hours. The taxi fare from Santa Teresa to Paquera is around $70-80 USD for 45 minutes. From Puntarenas Ferry Port to San Jose airport is around $120 USD for 1 hour and 20 minutes ride.

You will have to get the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya. And later getting another taxi ride The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM SANTA TERESA 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 to go from Santa Teresa to San Jose for around $250 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day. You will have to follow the way by taxi getting the ferry to cross the Gulf of Nicoya.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SANTA TERESA 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 $260 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be 65 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 6 hours travel time. You will pay around $15 USD including the bus coming from Santa Teresa, the ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya and the bus to San Jose Costa Rica airport.

The best way from Santa Teresa to San Jose airport is by van for $53 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel or aand they will handle all the transfers for you.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Santa Teresa Beach to San Jose airport is around $260 USD and 4 hours 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. 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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