How To Get From Tortuguero To San Jose Airport Best Way

How To Get From Tortuguero To San Jose Airport Best Way – You can go by van, bus, taxi and private transfer after taking the boat from Tortuguero to La Pavona.

What Is The Distance From Tortuguero To San Jose?

The distance from Tortuguero to Juan Santamaría Airport is 127 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Tortuguero to San Jose Costa Rica airport is around 2 hours and 15 minutes by car to La Pavona where you can get the boat to Tortuguero. The taxi fare from La Pavona to San Jose is around $130-140 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose airport to Tortuguero the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tortuguero To San Jose?

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to San Jose airport Costa Rica is by bus plus boat $12 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 5 hours and 30 minutes from San Jose to Tortuguero.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SAN JOSE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 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 TORTUGUERO TO SAN JOSE

BOAT PLUS BUS FROM TORTUGUERO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to San Jose airport is by bus plus boat. First you will have to ride the boat from Tortuguero to La Pavona and later a few buses until reaching San Jose and the airport.

BOAT SCHEDULE FROM TORTUGUERO TO LA PAVONA

The boat schedule from Tortuguero to La Pavona is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am and 2 45 pm. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat ride from Tortuguero to La Pavona will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boat’s schedule (estimated time not fixed). There are also private boats (more expensive) going from Tortuguero to La Pavona.

BUS FROM LA PAVONA TO CARIARI SCHEDULE AND FARE

There are only 4 daily buses leaving from La Pavona to Cariari starting at 7 30 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus from La Pavona to Cariari will take around 2 hours and the bus fare from La Pavona to Cariari is around $2 USD.

BUS FROM CARIARI TO SAN JOSE SCHEDULE AND FARE

Once in Cariari you will have to take a bus from Cariari to San Jose running every 15 minutes. The bus travel time from Cariari to San Jose is around 2 hours and the bus fare from Cariari to San Jose is around $4 USD.

SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

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 Tortuguero to San Jose airport is $12 USD including the bus coming from the airport and the ferry too. The total travel time is around 5 hours and 30 minutes depending on the traffic and the waiting time.

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SHARED VAN FROM TORTUGUERO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)

There is a shared van from Tortuguero to San Jose stopping at Selina Hostel in city center. The van travel time from Tortuguero to San Jose is 3 hours. The van fare from Tortuguero to San Jose is $60 USD and you can book online.

TAXI/UBER FROM TORTUGUERO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

The travel time by taxi from Tortuguero to San Jose airport is around 2 hours and 30 minutes from La Pavona and 4 hours including the boat from Tortuguero.

The taxi fare from Tortuguero to San Jose airport is around $120-130 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM TORTUGUERO TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (SAN JOSE TO TORTUGUERO)

The best way from Tortuguero to San Jose Costa Rica airport is by bus plus boat if you go on a budget for a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes travel time. You will pay around $12 USD including the bus and the boat from Tortuguero.

There is a shared van from Tortuguero to San Jose stopping at Selina Hostel in city center. The van fare from Tortuguero to San Jose is $60 USD you can book online and 3 hours travel time

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tortuguero to San Jose airport is around $130 USD and 4 hours travel time.

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