Shared Shuttle Manuel Antonio to San Jose: 4 hours

Air-conditioned minibus with a rest stop halfway through

A shared shuttle service between Manuel Antonio and San Jose in a well-maintained air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a water bottle, WiFi on board, and a 10-minute rest stop where you can stretch and grab a snack. The journey takes around four hours. Choose your departure time at checkout: early morning at 7:00 am or afternoon at 2:00 pm. Bilingual drivers handle the route daily, and the shuttle operates with a minimum passenger count that may affect availability on lighter days.

The experience

The shuttle picks you up at your Manuel Antonio hotel around 15 minutes before the confirmed time and drops you off at your San Jose destination, so you don't arrange separate transport to the meeting point. The minibus is air-conditioned and driven by a bilingual Costa Rican professional who knows the route and the road conditions. Along the way there's a 10-minute stop where you can use facilities, stretch your legs, and grab a snack. The kind of break that makes a four-hour drive feel manageable.

WiFi on board means you can stay connected during the journey, and you get a water bottle to keep with you. The shuttle operates daily with multiple departure times, though morning runs require a minimum of two passengers and afternoon runs need at least four. If you're traveling solo or in a small group, the operator will check availability and may offer you an alternative time or date that has enough passengers to run. Be ready 15 minutes before your pickup time. The driver waits a maximum of 10 minutes at the hotel.

Provide your exact pickup hotel name and your San Jose drop-off location (hotel, airport, or landmark) when you book so the operator can confirm the pickup time and route. Road traffic can shift the timing, so the driver may arrive a few minutes earlier or later than the initial estimate. If your hotel sits outside the main hotel zone, a local taxi can take you to the shuttle pickup point or from the final drop-off to your destination.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Manuel Antonio and San Jose locations.
• air-conditioned minibus transport.
• water bottle.
• WiFi on board.
• bilingual driver.
• one 10-minute rest stop with facilities and snack access.
• taxes and fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Leaves at 2:00 pmGuide in English or Spanish · 14:00Includes pickup

Leaves at 7:00 amGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Faro Travel Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Choose the 7:00 am departure to arrive in San Jose by midday, or the 2:00 pm slot if you want a relaxed morning in Manuel Antonio.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I choose what time the shuttle departs?

Yes, you pick either the 7:00 am departure or the 2:00 pm departure at checkout. Morning shuttles require at least two passengers. Afternoon shuttles need at least four. If your chosen time doesn't have enough bookings, the operator will offer you an alternative time or date with confirmed availability.

Does the shuttle pick me up at my hotel?

Yes, the shuttle includes hotel pickup in Manuel Antonio and hotel drop-off in San Jose. You need to provide the exact name of both locations when you book so the operator can confirm the pickup time and route. Be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.

How long does the journey take?

The shuttle takes around four hours from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. There's one 10-minute rest stop along the way where you can use facilities and grab a snack.

What's included in the shuttle fare?

The fare covers transport in an air-conditioned minibus, hotel pickup and drop-off, a water bottle, WiFi on board, and the driver's service. Taxes and fees are included. Gratuities for the driver are not included.

What if my hotel is outside the main hotel zone?

If your hotel is located outside the main hotel area, the shuttle may not provide door-to-door service. In that case, you can arrange a local taxi to take you to the shuttle pickup point or from the final drop-off to your hotel.