How To Get From Uvita to San Jose Airport Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What is The Distance From Uvita to San Jose Airport?
The distance from Uvita to San Jose is 223 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Uvita to San Jose is around 3 hours and 15 minutes. The taxi fare from Uvita to San Jose Airport is around $250 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose to Uvita the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Uvita to San Jose Airport?
The cheapest way from Uvita to San Jose Airport is by bus for $10 USD. The bus travel time from Uvita to San Jose will be around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What Is The Best Way From Uvita to San Jose Airport?
The best way from Uvita to San Jose 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 SAN JOSE
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $20 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 UVITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
BUS FROM UVITA TO SAN JOSE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Uvita to San Jose Airport is by bus. There is no direct bus from Uvita to San Jose airport and you will have to transfer at San Jose city center.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM UVITA TO SAN JOSE
The bus schedule from Uvita to San Jose is starting from 6 30 am to 7 pm leaving almost every hour. Check Tracopa Bus schedule and route here!
The bus fare from Uvita to San Jose is around $10 USD. The bus travel time from Uvita to San Jose is around 4 hours and 30 minutes. Uvita Bus Terminal is located 3 kilometers far from the beach where most of the hotels are (check the location in Google Maps)
Once you get to San Jose you will have to get a local bus going from San Jose city center to the airport from Tracopa Bus Terminal (check the location in Google Maps) or you can get a taxi.
SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
There are two bus services running from the market in 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 UVITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)
The best way from Uvita to San Jose Airport is by shared van direct from your hotel. The van travel time from Uvita to San Jose is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The shared vans are leaving at 6 am, 10 45 am and 3 30 pm.
The van fare from Uvita to San Jose Airport is $62 USD and you can book online.
TAXI/UBER FROM UVITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The travel time from Uvita to San Jose Airport 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 UVITA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Uvita to San Jose Airport 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 Uvita to San Jose Airport is by van for $62 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly from your hotel to the airport.
The best way from Uvita to San Jose Airport 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.
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