Last updated on April 2nd, 2024 at 12:00 pm
How To Get From Cahuita to San Jose Airport Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What is The Distance From Cahuita to San Jose Airport?
The distance from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is 201 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Cahuita to San Jose is around 3 hours. The taxi fare from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is around $220 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose to Cahuita the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Cahuita to San Jose?
The cheapest way from Cahuita to San Jose is by bus for $15 USD. The bus travel time will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Cahuita to San Jose Airport?
The best way from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is by shared van for $54 USD per person and 3 hours of travel time and you can book online.
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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 CAHUITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
BUS FROM CAHUITA TO SAN JOSE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Cahuita to San Jose is by bus. The bus from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is getting to San Jose Terminal MEPE Bus Terminal (check the location in Google Maps).
The buses leave every 1-2 hours starting from 7 am to 4 pm. Check here MEPE Bus schedule and route!
The bus fare from Cahuita to San Jose is around $15 USD. The bus travel time from Cahuita to San Jose is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The bus from Puerto Viejo to San Jose will stop at MEPE Bus Terminal 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.
SHARED VAN FROM CAHUITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)
The best way from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Cahuita to San Jose is 3 hours. The shared vans are usually leaving at 6 am so you will have to wake up early.
The van fare from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is $54 USD and you can book online.
TAXI/UBER FROM CAHUITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The travel time by taxi from Cahuita to San Jose is around 3 hours and the taxi fare is around $220 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM CAHUITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Cahuita to San Jose is by bus for $16 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
The best way from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is by van for $54 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly from your hotel to the airport. The vans are leaving at 6 am!
The best way from Cahuita to San Jose Airport is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you prefer comfort. A great idea if you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage for around $300 USD and 3 hours travel time.
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