San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

San Jose
Puntarenas East Province
Sun, May 19
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San Jose to Puntarenas East Province Schedule

San Jose to Puntarenas East Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 4pax Any timeCRC 225,031
Super Shuttle Costa Rica Minivan 04:45 - 11:15CRC 50,656
RideCR Minivan 07:00 - 09:30CRC 26,674
Super Shuttle Costa Rica Minivan 09:00 - 14:50CRC 33,259
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ103810:30 - 11:30CRC 78,722
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ100612:00 - 12:30CRC 52,557
Easy Ride Minivan 15:00 - 19:30CRC 32,461
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ101216:20 - 16:50CRC 75,797
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

Popular Routes in Costa Rica

How to get from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province

Travelling between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 690.39 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 38.95.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province. Flight will bring you to your destination in 25m. Van does a much slower job and take about 7h 30m to reach Puntarenas East Province.

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

Travelling between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province can be as cheap as USD 38.95 if you opt for a Super Shuttle Costa Rica van and as expensive as USD 690.39 if you buy a Osa Wild taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 53 from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province starting from 04:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 18:15 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 20 from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province starting from 05:30 Juan Santamaria Airport until 16:00 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 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
  • 76 from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province starting from 00:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 00:00 Juan Santamaria Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 97.69.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province

GetJet Airlines, Hahn Air Technologies, Sansa Airlines

Bus

Travelling from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province

RideCR

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province

Central Taxi Airport, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip, GetTransfer LATAM, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Osa Wild, Relaxury

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between San Jose and Puntarenas East Province

Easy Ride, My Pink Bus, RideCR, Super Shuttle Costa Rica

What is the most popular transport to get from San Jose to Puntarenas East Province?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% decided to fly
  • 13% took a van
  • 4% bought a taxi ride