San Jose Airport Private Shuttle: One Way or Round Trip
Door-to-door transfer with your name on a sign, water and snacks in hand
A private shuttle from San Jose International Airport to hotels and towns across Costa Rica, with pickup at the main exit and drop-off at your destination. The ride takes 4 to 6 hours depending on where you're headed. Your driver carries a sign with your name and the vehicle is air-conditioned with bottled water and snacks on board. Choose one-way or round-trip, and pick the group size that fits your party.
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The experience
The driver meets you outside the main exit of Juan Santamaría Airport holding a sign with your name, so there's no confusion about where to find the shuttle. You climb in, settle into an air-conditioned vehicle, and the ride begins: the route and duration depend on your destination, anywhere from the central valley towns to the coastal areas between Liberia and Nosara. Bottled water and snacks are on hand for the journey, and if you need it, alcoholic beverages are available too.
The shuttle operates as a private booking, so you're not sharing the vehicle with strangers. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and the crew is trained in tourism services. Infants and small children can travel in a car seat or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The return trip works the same way: pickup from your hotel or location, then the drive back to San Jose Airport timed to your flight.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned private vehicle.
- bottled water and snacks.
- alcoholic beverages.
- English or Spanish-speaking guide.
- pickup from San Jose Airport or your hotel with a name sign.
- drop-off at your destination or return to the airport.
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Before you book
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
Operated by Sweet Costa Rica
Is this one for you?Book one-way for arrival-only trips, or round-trip if you need pickup on both arrival and departure days.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
How do I know where to meet the driver when I land at San Jose Airport?
The driver waits outside the main exit of Juan Santamaría Airport with a sign displaying your name, so you simply look for it when you come through customs and baggage claim.
What's included in the shuttle ride?
The shuttle includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, snacks, and alcoholic beverages if you want them. Your guide speaks English or Spanish throughout the journey.
How long does the transfer take?
The ride takes 4 to 6 hours depending on your destination. Coastal towns like Tamarindo or Manuel Antonio take longer than central valley hotels, and the exact time depends on your pickup or drop-off location.
Can I book a round-trip shuttle, or is it one-way only?
You can choose one-way or round-trip when you book. Round-trip means the driver picks you up from your hotel on your departure day and brings you back to San Jose Airport for your flight.
Do I need to arrange my own car seat for a baby or small child?
Specialized infant seats are available on request, so let the operator know when you book if you're traveling with a child who needs one.
San Jose Airport Private Shuttle: One Way or Round Trip
4h–6h · EN · ES
from US$ 225 per group
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