Costa Rica route
San Jose Airport to Jaco Shuttle Bus
Shared shuttle
$80 per person
Private shuttle
$200 per trip
Local Operator
Based in Santa Teresa
Certified Company
Insured and professional
Family Owned
Personal local service
Reliable Service
Door-to-door travel
Route overview
Tropical Tours Shuttles: from San Jose Airport to Jaco, we offer daily shared shuttle bus services and private minibus transportation. Price ranges starting at: $80 per person on shared shuttles departing at 07:45am and 02:15pm. $200 per trip for a private minibus. It’s a 3 hours (depending on the road conditions) ride from San Jose Airport SJO to Jaco beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Select your service to Jaco:
Shared shuttle selection
$80 per person
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- 07:45am
- Travel time
- 3 hours
- Arrival time
- 10:45 am
$80 per person
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- 02:15pm
- Travel time
- 3 hours
- Arrival time
- 5:15 pm
Private shuttle selection
$200 per trip
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- Flexible
- Travel time
- 3 hours
- Arrival time
- 3 hours later
San Jose Airport SJO to Jaco options and details
Shared Shuttle from San Jose Airport SJO to Jaco details:
- Bus departure time from SJO terminal: 07:45am and 02:15pm
- Departure place: Malinche Restaurant outside Arrivals in San Jose Airport
- Bus arrival time at Jaco beach area: 10:45 am or 5:15 pm
- Trip estimate duration: 3 hours
- Shuttle service frequency: daily service
- Vehicle: 10 to 15 passenger minibus
- Price per person: $80
- Surfboard fees: $15 per board under 6 feet; $20 per board 6 feet or larger.
Additional information:
- This service is operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles. Normally our vehicles are branded with our logo.
- Bus stops are provided along the way in specific locations.
- Our door-to-door minibus shuttle service will take you safely and directly from your hotel, hostel or rental house in San Jose Airport to Jaco beach in Costa Rica.
- Surfboards on shared shuttles are $15 each for boards under 6 feet and $20 each for boards 6 feet or larger.
- We set a departing time for each destination, however the minibus has to go through town picking everyone up and that takes a few extra minutes.
- Costa Rica is a beautiful country, but the infrastructure is uncertain and our geography does not help either, so some sections of the route may include bumpy and dusty roads on your way to Jaco.
Private Shuttle from San Jose Airport SJO to Jaco details:
- Private shuttle departure time from SJO terminal: Flexible pickup time
- Departure place: Malinche Restaurant outside Arrivals in San Jose Airport
- Private shuttle arrival time at Jaco beach area: about 3 hours after departure
- Trip estimate duration: 3 hours
- Private service frequency: on request with advance reservation
- Private minibus price per trip: $200
- Surfboards: Included at no extra charge on private shuttles.
Additional information:
- Private driver and door-to-door transportation from San Jose Airport to Jaco beach are included.
- Base price covers up to 4 passengers; additional passengers are $25 each.
- Late-night pickups may include a $50 after-hours charge.
- Advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.
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