Guanacaste Province to San Jose

Guanacaste Province to San Jose

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Guanacaste Province to San Jose Schedule

Guanacaste Province to San Jose Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Standard 3pax Any timeCRC 158,311
Caribe Shuttle Minivan 05:30 - 11:00CRC 29,241
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ106507:00 - 07:50CRC 89,529
Interbus Online Van 10pax 08:15 - 13:45CRC 29,955
Alaska Airlines Economy 11:45 - 23:21CRC 502,771
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ673312:30 - 13:20CRC 98,785
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ677314:50 - 15:40CRC 68,496
United Airlines Economy 16:15 - 11:42CRC 243,985
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ574518:40 - 19:30CRC 86,074

Transportation from Guanacaste Province to San Jose

Facts about the transport from Guanacaste Province to San Jose

Cheapest Transport$52
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure6:40 PM
Departures per day177
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCaribe Shuttle, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip, Easy Ride, GetTransfer LATAM, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Liberia Shuttle, RideCR, Sansa Airlines

How to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose

When you want to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 488.57. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 51.11.

How far is Guanacaste Province from San Jose?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Guanacaste Province to San Jose. Your trip will be a total of 187 miles (300 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

How long does it take to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose?

The travel time from Guanacaste Province to San Jose can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose?

The cost of the trip from Guanacaste Province to San Jose varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Caribe Shuttle: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 51.11 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 488.57.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Guanacaste Province to San Jose:

  • Van price : USD 51.11 - USD 99.82;
  • Bus tickets - USD 51.72 to USD 51.72;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 59.49 - USD 99.82. From Guanacaste Province to San Jose starting from 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer until 15:15 Liberia Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 136.40 to USD 191.50;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 244.95 to USD 488.57.

How many trips per day are there between Guanacaste Province and San Jose?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 15 by taxi+Van from Guanacaste Province to San Jose starting from 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer until 15:15 Liberia Hotel Transfer
  • Flights from Guanacaste Province to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 11 departures a day.
  • Vans from Guanacaste Province to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 10 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Guanacaste Province to San Jose any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 136.40.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Guanacaste Province to San Jose

Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Guanacaste Province to San Jose is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 244.95.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Guanacaste Province to San Jose. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Guanacaste Province to San Jose.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Guanacaste Province to San Jose

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Guanacaste Province to San Jose? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 33% users took a plane.
  • 33% decided to go for a bus.
  • 17% chosen taxi+Van
  • 17% opted for a van.