San Jose to Puntarenas West Province

San Jose to Puntarenas West Province

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San Jose to Puntarenas West Province Schedule

San Jose to Puntarenas West Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 7pax Any timeCRC 92,887
Dream Of Two Services Tours Economy 05:30 - 11:30CRC 32,938
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108007:00 - 07:30CRC 64,622
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108008:20 - 09:00CRC 80,649
GetJet Airlines Economy #GW42410:30 - 11:00CRC 57,831
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ108612:50 - 13:30CRC 80,649
RideCR Minivan 14:40 - 17:10CRC 26,230
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ107816:50 - 17:30CRC 92,559
Transportes Jaco Standard AC 19:00 - 21:30CRC 8,550

Transportation from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day82
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCaribe Shuttle, Central Taxi Airport, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip, Dream Of Two Services Tours, Easy Ride, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Sansa Airlines, Transportes Cobano, Transportes Jaco, Zuma Tours

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How to get from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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+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 569.99. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 31.66.

How far is San Jose from Puntarenas West Province?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province. Your trip will be a total of 202 miles (325 km). The flying distance is 265 miles (426 km).

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

The travel time from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 7 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transportes Cobano: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 31.66 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 569.99.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 16.94 to USD 16.94;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 31.66. From San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 06:00 Terminal 7 10 until 06:00 Terminal 7 10
  • Van price : USD 40.15 - USD 65.66;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 49.65 - USD 69.91. From San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 06:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 100.23 - USD 111.36. From San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 184.50 to USD 184.50;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 64.19 to USD 570.00.

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

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

  • Vans from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province depart during the day - there are approximately 10 departures a day.
  • 4 by Bus+Ferry from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 06:00 Terminal 7 10 until 06:00 Terminal 7 10
  • 4 by taxi+Van from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 06:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 2 by Ferry+Van from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province 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 West 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 West 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 184.50.

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 West Province

Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from San Jose to Puntarenas West 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 West 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 64.19.

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 West 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 West 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 West Province

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Puntarenas West 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:

  • 95% decided to go for a bus.
  • 5% decided to catch a taxi.