Facts about the transport from San Jose to Nicoya
| Cheapest Transport | $140 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 1:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 175 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | GetTransfer LATAM, Sansa Airlines |
San Jose to Nicoya
Best Options
$140
$282
Other Options
Transportation from San Jose to Nicoya
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Flights$ 139.64
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Taxis$ 281.14
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From San Jose
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How to get from San Jose to Nicoya
Travelling between San Jose and Nicoya is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 281.14 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 139.64.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Nicoya?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between San Jose and Nicoya depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Jose and Nicoya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 3h 30m to reach Nicoya.
How much does it cost to get from San Jose to Nicoya?
Travelling between San Jose and Nicoya can be as cheap as USD 139.64 if you opt for a Sansa Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 281.14 if you buy a GetTransfer LATAM 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 Nicoya ?
- 4 from San Jose to Nicoya starting from 06:20 Juan Santamaria Airport until 13:50 Juan Santamaria Airport
- 1 from San Jose to Nicoya 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 Nicoya.
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 Nicoya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 139.64.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 Nicoya
Sansa Airlines
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 Nicoya
GetTransfer LATAM
What is the most popular transport to get from San Jose to Nicoya?
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
- 100% decided to fly