How To Get From San Jose to Playa Flamingo Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From San Jose to Playa Flamingo?
The distance from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is 260 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is around 4 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $240 USD. Read here how to get from Playa Flamingo to San Jose the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From San Jose to Playa Flamingo?
The cheapest way from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is by bus for $24 USD you can book online and it will be around 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From San Jose to Playa Flamingo?
The best way from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is by shared van for $54 USD you can book online and 5 hours of travel time.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PLAYA FLAMINGO
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent a bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Playa Flamingo. 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 FLAMINGO
SHARED VAN FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO PLAYA FLAMINGO (BEST WAY)
The best way from San Jose airport to Playa Flamingo is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from San Jose airport to Playa Flamingo is 5 hours. The shared vans are leaving early morning at 7 am!
The van fare from San Jose airport to Playa Flamingo is $54 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM SAN JOSE TO PLAYA FLAMINGO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from San Jose airport to Playa Flamingo is by bus. There is no direct bus from San Jose airport to Playa Flamingo.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO PLAYA FLAMINGO
The bus schedule from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is leaving at 8 am, 10 30 am and 3 pm. First, you will have to ride a local bus from the airport going to San Jose Terminal Tralapa (check the exact location in Google Maps) where the buses are leaving for Playa Flamingo.
The bus fare from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is around $24 USD you can book online. The travel time from San Jose to Playa Flamingo 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 to the bus driver.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO PLAYA FLAMINGO
Hotel transfers are 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 FLAMINGO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from San Jose to Playa Flamingo is by bus for $24 USD you can book online 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 Flamingo is by van for $54 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel; they will handle all the transfers for you.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.