San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

San Jose
Puntarenas East Province
Thu, May 16
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$39
 
 
$691

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San Jose to Puntarenas East Province Schedule

San Jose to Puntarenas East Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Osa Wild Van 10pax Any timeCRC 357,481
Easy Ride Minivan 04:30 - 08:00CRC 26,662
Interbus Online Van 10pax 06:15 - 10:45CRC 30,210
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ106808:20 - 09:10CRC 79,425
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ109010:50 - 11:40CRC 77,118
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ100612:00 - 12:30CRC 51,271
Dream Of Two Services Tours Economy 14:50 - 19:00CRC 23,789
Easy Ride Minivan 17:30 - 21:30CRC 30,697
Dream Of Two Services Tours Economy 18:10 - 22:25CRC 23,789

Transportation from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure6:15 PM
Departures per day150
Distance375 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCentral Taxi Airport, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip, Easy Ride, GetJet Airlines, GetTransfer LATAM, Hahn Air Technologies, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, My Pink Bus, Osa Wild, Relaxury, RideCR, Sansa Airlines, Super Shuttle Costa Rica

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How to get from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

When you want to get from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province, 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 690.16. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 38.94.

How far is San Jose from Puntarenas East Province?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province. Your trip will be a total of 234 miles (375 km). The flying distance is 221 miles (355 km).

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

The travel time from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province 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 Puntarenas East Province?

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Super Shuttle Costa Rica: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 38.94 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 690.16.

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

  • Van price : USD 38.94 - USD 98.85;
  • Bus tickets - USD 51.62 to USD 51.62;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 58.91. From San Jose to Puntarenas East Province starting from 06:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 06:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 97.65 to USD 165.68;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 189.33 to USD 690.16.

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

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

  • Vans from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province depart during the day - there are approximately 53 departures a day.
  • Flights from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province depart during the day - there are approximately 20 departures a day.
  • 1 by taxi+Van from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province starting from 06:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 06:15 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 Puntarenas East Province 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 East Province. 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 97.65.

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 East Province

GetJet Airlines, Hahn Air Technologies, Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province 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 East Province. 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 189.33.

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 East Province. 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 East Province.

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 East Province

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province? 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:

  • 83% users took a plane.
  • 13% opted for a van.
  • 4% decided to catch a taxi.