San Jose to Malpais

San Jose to Malpais

San Jose
Malpais
Sep 21, 2027
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San Jose to Malpais Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Jacamar Naturalist Tour
Minivan 5pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$264.80
Taxi
Coach Costa Rica
Van 6pax
Any time
+5h 20m
$375.00
Van
Transporzuma
Minivan
05:30
11:00
$28.50
Van
Santa Teresa Adventure
Shuttle
05:30
11:30
$30.00
Van
Santa Teresa Adventure
Shuttle
06:30
11:30
$30.00
Van
Zuma Tours
Shuttle + Ferry
07:00
11:00
$81.60
Van
Interbus Online
Minivan + Ferry
07:00
13:00
$52.15
Van
Zuma Tours
Shuttle + Ferry
07:30
11:30
$81.60
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
08:15
14:15
$60.17
Van
Transporzuma
Minivan
14:00
19:30
$28.50
Van
Santa Teresa Adventure
Shuttle
14:00
20:00
$30.00
Van
Santa Teresa Adventure
Shuttle
14:30
21:00
$30.00
Van
Costa 24 7
Shuttle
15:00
19:30
$325.00
Van
Santa Teresa Adventure
Shuttle
15:00
20:00
$30.00

How to get from San Jose to Malpais

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

  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+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 610.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 65.07.

How far is San Jose from Malpais?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Malpais. Your trip will be a total of 140 miles (225 km). The flying distance is 140 miles (225 km).

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Malpais?

The travel time from San Jose to Malpais can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from San Jose to Malpais?

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Malpais varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Interbus Online: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 65.07 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 610.93.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 65.07. From San Jose to Malpais starting from 08:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • Van price : USD 67.59;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 76.77. From San Jose to Malpais starting from 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 368.28 to USD 610.93.

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

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

  • 2 by Ferry+Van from San Jose to Malpais starting from 08:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • Vans from San Jose to Malpais depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • 1 by taxi+Van from San Jose to Malpais starting from 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from San Jose to Malpais any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Jose to Malpais. 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 368.28.

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 San Jose to Malpais. 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 San Jose to Malpais.

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 San Jose to Malpais

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Malpais? 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:

  • 100% chosen Ferry+Van

Transportation from San Jose to Malpais

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Malpais

Cheapest Transport$66
Fastest Transport4h 30m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day19
Distance225 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCoach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Santa Teresa Adventure