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

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 561.38 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 31.18.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 7 hours to travel between San Jose and Puntarenas West Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Jose and Puntarenas West Province. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Taxi+van does a much slower job and take about 6h 30m to reach Puntarenas West Province.

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

Travelling between San Jose and Puntarenas West Province can be as cheap as USD 31.18 if you opt for a Transportes Cobano bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 561.38 if you buy a Daytrip 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 West Province ?

  • 10 from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 04:30 Juan Santamaria Airport until 17:30 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 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
  • 62 from San Jose to Puntarenas West Province starting from 00:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 08:15 Juan Santamaria Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Jose to Puntarenas West 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 West Province, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 181.71.

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 West Province

Sansa Airlines

Bus

Travelling from San Jose to Puntarenas West 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 West Province

Transportes Jaco

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 West Province

Central Taxi Airport, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour

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 West 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 West Province

Caribe Shuttle, Dream Of Two Services Tours, Easy Ride, Interbus Online

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 5% bought a taxi ride