San Jose to Puntarenas

San Jose to Puntarenas

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San Jose to Puntarenas Schedule

San Jose to Puntarenas Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Standard 3pax Any timeCRC 191,058
RideCR Standard 07:00 - 10:00CRC 24,567
GetJet Airlines Economy #GW42208:50 - 09:20CRC 55,084
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108410:30 - 11:10CRC 84,602
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108612:50 - 13:30CRC 81,887
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108815:15 - 15:45CRC 64,991
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108816:00 - 16:30CRC 65,891

Transportation from San Jose to Puntarenas

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Puntarenas

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure4:50 PM
Departures per day26
Distance244 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCoach Costa Rica, Daytrip, Interbus Online, RideCR, Sansa Airlines

How to get from San Jose to Puntarenas

When you want to get from San Jose to Puntarenas, 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 Taxi 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 515.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+van as a taxi+van ticket costs as low as USD 50.12.

How far is San Jose from Puntarenas?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Puntarenas. Your trip will be a total of 152 miles (244 km). The flying distance is 353 miles (567 km).

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

The travel time from San Jose to Puntarenas can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 5 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Puntarenas varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Interbus Online: travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 50.12 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 515.21.

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

  • taxi+Van price: USD 50.12. From San Jose to Puntarenas starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 50.60;
  • Bus tickets - USD 51.61 to USD 51.61;
  • Plane tickets - USD 184.00 to USD 184.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 130.35 to USD 515.21.

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

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

  • 1 by taxi+Van from San Jose to Puntarenas starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 07:00 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 Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas. 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 184.00.

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 Puntarenas

Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from San Jose to Puntarenas 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 San Jose to Puntarenas. 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 130.35.

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 Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas.

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 Puntarenas

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Puntarenas? 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 taxi+Van