San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

San Jose
Puerto Jimenez
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San Jose to Puerto Jimenez Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Coach Costa Rica
Van 6pax
Any time
+5h 50m
$480.00
Taxi
Osa Wild
Van 10pax
Any time
+6h
$700.00
Van
Easy Ride
Minivan
04:00
12:00
$74.25
Van
Super Shuttle Costa Rica
Minivan
04:00
11:25
$74.25
Van
Easy Ride
Minivan
04:30
12:00
$74.25

How to get from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

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

  • Flight
  • 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 800.89. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 96.42.

How far is San Jose from Puerto Jimenez?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. Your trip will be a total of 249 miles (400 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez?

The travel time from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 8 hours.

How much does it cost to get from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez?

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Easy Ride: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 96.42 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 800.89.

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

  • Van price : USD 96.42 - USD 106.69;
  • Plane tickets - USD 163.74 to USD 176.12;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 533.86 to USD 800.89.

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

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

  • Flights from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • Vans from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez 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 San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. 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 163.74.

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 San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

Sansa Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. 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 533.86.

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 Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez.

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 Puerto Jimenez

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez? 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% opted for a van.

Transportation from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez

Cheapest Transport$97
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day11
Distance400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCentral Taxi Airport, Easy Ride, Osa Wild, Sansa Airlines, Super Shuttle Costa Rica