How To Get From San Jose To Uvita Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What is The Distance From San Jose Airport to Uvita?
The distance from San Jose to Uvita is 223 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from San Jose to Uvita is around 3 hours and 15 minutes. The taxi fare from San Jose airport to Uvita is around $250 USD. Read here how to get from Uvita to San Jose airport the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From San Jose To Uvita?
The cheapest way from San Jose to Uvita is by bus for $10 USD and it will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From San Jose To Uvita?
The best way from San Jose to Uvita is by shared van for $62 USD you can book online and 3 hours and 45 minutes.
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WHERE TO STAY IN UVITA
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Uvita. A double room hostel 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 AIRPORT TO UVITA
BUS FROM SAN JOSE TO UVITA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from San Jose to Uvita is by bus. The buses from San Jose to Uvita are leaving from Tracopa Bus Terminal (check the location in Google Maps).
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO UVITA
The bus schedule from San Jose to Uvita is starting from 5 30 am to 6 40 pm leaving almost every hour. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus fare from San Jose to Uvita is around $10 USD. The bus travel time from San Jose to Uvita is around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Once you get Uvita, the bus stop is 3 kilometers outside the beach where most of the accommodation is (check the location in Google Maps). You can go walking for 30 minutes or get a taxi.
SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO TRACOPA BUS TERMINAL IN 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.
SHARED VAN FROM SAN JOSE TO UVITA (BEST WAY)
The best way from San Jose to Uvita is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from San Jose to Uvita is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The van fare from San Jose airport to Uvita is $62 USD and you can book online.
TAXI/UBER FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO UVITA
The travel time from San Jose to Uvita by taxi is around 3 hours and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is around $250 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT TO UVITA (SAN JOSE TO UVITA) BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from San Jose to Uvita is by bus for $10 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
The best way from San Jose airport to Uvita is by van for $62 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel. After a long flight, you will be in less than 4 hours at the beach without any other transfer.
The best way from San Jose airport to Uvita is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you wish more comfort for $250 USD and 3 hours and 15 minutes travel time. A great option if you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage.
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 to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.