San Jose to Quepos

San Jose to Quepos

San Jose
Quepos
Jul 31, 2027
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San Jose to Quepos Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Jacamar Naturalist Tour
Minivan 5pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$220.80
  4.7
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+2h 41m
$175.00
Van
Easy Ride
Minivan
04:00
05:15
$44.25
Van
Caribe Shuttle
Minivan
09:30
14:00
$43.71
Van
Daytrip Shuttle
Shared Van 10pax
14:50
18:11
$49.00
Van
Daytrip Shuttle
Shared Van 10pax
15:45
19:16
$49.00

How to get from San Jose to Quepos

When you want to get from San Jose to Quepos, 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 724.31. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 44.54.

How far is San Jose from Quepos?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Quepos. Your trip will be a total of 161 miles (259 km). The flying distance is 265 miles (426 km).

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

The travel time from San Jose to Quepos can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Quepos varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Daytrip Shuttle: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 44.54 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 724.31.

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

  • Van price : USD 44.54 - USD 69.70;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 65.01. From San Jose to Quepos starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 14:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 119.31 to USD 121.02;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 165.28 to USD 724.31.

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

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

  • Vans from San Jose to Quepos depart during the day - there are approximately 47 departures a day.
  • Flights from San Jose to Quepos depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Van from San Jose to Quepos starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 14:15 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 Quepos 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 Quepos. 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 119.31.

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 Quepos

Sansa Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Jose to Quepos. 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 165.28.

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 Quepos. 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 Quepos.

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 Quepos

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose to Quepos? 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:

  • 55% opted for a van.
  • 43% users took a plane.
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from San Jose to Quepos

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Quepos

Cheapest Transport$45
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure5:30 PM
Departures per day114
Distance259 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmigo Transfer, Central Taxi Airport, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Daytrip Shuttle, Easy Ride, GetTransfer LATAM, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Relaxury, RideCR, Sansa Airlines, Super Shuttle Costa Rica