San Jose to Puntarenas by bus, van, ferry, flight, taxi from CRC 6,645

San Jose to Puntarenas Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Interbus Online	Van 9pax	Any time	+1h 30m	¥24,050
Van	Easy Ride	Minivan	04:30	06:00	¥5,676	4.9
Van	Interbus Online	Van 10pax	06:15	08:45	¥7,725
Van	Interbus Online	Van 10pax	07:00	09:30	¥7,725
Van	RideCR	Minivan	08:10	10:40	¥5,518
Van	My Pink Bus	Minivan	09:15	11:30	¥6,152	5.0
Van	Easy Ride	Minivan	10:00	11:30	¥6,248	4.9
Van	RideCR	Minivan	13:30	16:00	¥5,360
Van	Interbus Online	Van 10pax	14:00	17:00	¥7,093	5.0
Van	RideCR	Minivan	14:40	17:10	¥5,518
Van	Easy Ride	Minivan	15:00	16:30	¥6,248	4.9
Van	Easy Ride	Minivan	17:30	19:00	¥6,248	4.9

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
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 Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 2,217. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as JPY 2,217.

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 Transportes Jaco: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as JPY 2,217 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as JPY 2,217.

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

Bus tickets - JPY 2,217 to JPY 2,217;
Van price : JPY 8,460 - JPY 12,878;
taxi+Van price: JPY 11,729. From San Jose to Puntarenas starting from 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
Ferry+Van price: JPY 11,729 - JPY 12,069. From San Jose to Puntarenas starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
Plane tickets - JPY 22,005 to JPY 30,844;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 20,171 to JPY 138,200.

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 JPY 22,005.

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

Costa Rica Green Airways, GetJet Airlines, 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 JPY 20,171.

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:

76% decided to go for a bus.
8% decided to catch a taxi.
8% chosen taxi+Van
8% opted for a van.

Transportation from San Jose to Puntarenas

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Puntarenas

Cheapest Transport	¥2,217
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	5:30 AM
Latest Departure	7:00 PM
Departures per day	4
Distance	1474 kilometers
Transport Companies	Costa Rica Green Airways, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, GetJet Airlines, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Relaxury, RideCR, Sansa Airlines, Santa Teresa Adventure, Transportes Jaco, Transporzuma

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