Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 08:26 pm
How To Get From San Jose to Playa del Coco Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From San Jose to Playa del Coco?
The distance from San Jose to Playa del Coco is 244 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time from San Jose to Playa del Coco is around 4 hours by car. The taxi fare from San Jose airport to Playa del Coco is around $240 USD. Read here how to get from Playa del Coco to San Jose airport the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From San Jose to Playa del Coco?
The cheapest way from San Jose to Playa del Coco is by bus for $12 USD. The bus travel time from San Jose to Playa del Coco will be around 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From San Jose to Playa del Coco?
The best way from San Jose to Playa del Coco is by shared van for $55 USD you can book online and 4 hours and 30 minutes.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PLAYA DEL COCO
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent a bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Playa del Coco. 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 SAN JOSE TO PLAYA DEL COCO
SHARED VAN FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL COCO (BEST WAY)
The best way from San Jose airport to Playa del Coco is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from San Jose airport to Playa del Coco is 5 hours. The shared vans are leaving early morning at 7 am!
The van fare from San Jose airport to Playa del Coco is $55 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM SAN JOSE TO PLAYA DEL COCO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from San Jose to Playa del Coco is by bus. There are two direct buses from San Jose to Playa del Coco.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO PLAYA DEL COCO
The bus schedule from San Jose to Playa del Coco is leaving at 8 am and 4 30 pm. The buses are leaving from Pulmitan De Liberia Bus Terminal located in La Merced (check the exact location in Google Maps) just 5 minutes walking distance from the local market.
If you don’t get this schedule you can get the bus going from San Jose to Liberia and transfer running hourly.
The bus fare from San Jose to Playa del Coco is around $12 USD. The travel time from San Jose to Playa del Coco by bus is around 5 hours and 30 minutes.
SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO SAN JOSE CITY CENTER
There are two bus services running from San Jose airport to city 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 total travel time from San José Juan Santamaría Airport to city is around 30-40 minutes. The bus fare is 675 CRC which is $1.10 USD for one way and you don’t have to pay extra for the luggage.
You will have to walk outside to get the buses leaving from the main road outside the airport. You can buy the ticket direct from the bus driver.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL COCO
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 $240 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $60 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM SAN JOSE TO PLAYA DEL COCO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from San Jose to Playa del Coco is by bus for $12 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
The best way from San Jose airport to Playa del Coco is by van for $55 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel and they will handle all the transfers for you.
The best way from San Jose to Playa del Coco is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you wish comfort for around $240 USD and 4 hours travel time.
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