San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Shuttle Bus
Tropical Tours Shuttles: from SJO San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa we offer daily shared shuttle bus services and private minibus transportation. Price ranges to Santa Teresa beach starting at: $60 per person on shared shuttles departing at 06:30am and 03:15pm. $240 per trip for a private minibus. It’s a 5 hour ride from San Jose Airport SJO Terminal in Costa Rica to Santa Teresa beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Door to door serivces from Juan Santa Maria International Airport SJO Terminal and nearby hotels to Santa Teresa hotels.
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San Jose Airport SJO to Santa Teresa options and details
- Bus departure time from San Jose Airport: 06:30am and 03:15pm
- Departure place: at Juan Santa Maria International Airport Terminal
- Bus arrival time at Santa Teresa area: 01:30pm and 08:30pm
- Trip estimate duration: 5 hours
- Shuttle service frequency: daily service
- Normally this service is provided on a 10 to 15 passenger minibus
- Price per person: $60
- Includes ferry fees
Additional information:
- This service is sometimes operated by third party companies. (Normally our vehicles are branded with the Tropical Tours Shuttles logo).
- Bus stops are provided along the way on specific locations.
- Our door to door minibus shuttle service will take you safe and directly from San Jose International Airport Airport SJO Terminal to Santa Teresa beach, Costa Rica.
- Remember that surfboards are allowed at no extra charge in our minibuses.
- We set a departing time for each destination, however the minibus has to go through the 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 doesn’t help either, that’s why in some sections of the route you will have to go through bumpy and dusty roads on your way to Santa Teresa.
- You choose the departure time from San Jose Airport SJO area
- Departure place: at Juan Santa Maria International Airport Terminal
- Trip estimate duration: 5 hours
- Shuttle service includes your private driver
- Normally this service is provided on a 10 to 15 passenger minibus if you are more than 15 people we can also provide a larger vehicle
- Price for one way is: $240 without ferry transhipment (another bus wait for you) and $300 with ferry transhipment (bus inside de ferry)
Additional information:
- Bus stops are provided along the way in case you need it.
- Our minibuses can carry up to 10 persons, however after 4 persons there is an extra charge of $20 per person.
- Tropical Tours Shuttles will pick you up at any time with the private shuttle service, just make your reservation 24 hours before departure and we will meet you at the established time. Please note that pickups between 9:00pm and 6:00am will have an extra charge of $20 due to the time.
Related Customer Reviews
We used Tropical Tours for a shuttle to Santa Teresa from San José airport. Everything was very efficient, and everyone we dealt with was incredibly helpful—especially Leo, who assisted us in so many ways during our stay in Santa Teresa. We were very grateful for him and would definitely use this company again. Everyone we met was professional and friendly!
My girlfriend and I took the shuttle from SJO to Santa Teresa and it was smooth and easy. We traveled with large surfboard bags and big backpacks—there was plenty of room for everything. Pickup at the airport, drive to the ferry, ferry ride across the bay, and another shuttle waiting to drop us right at our Airbnb driveway. It couldn’t be any easier!
We took the shuttle from Alajuela (near the airport) to Malpaís. They picked us up on time, gave us our ferry tickets, took a photo, and another driver picked us up on the other side. The first driver shared some historical info and a breakfast recommendation. Highly recommended—great value and smooth ride.
We hired Tropical Tours Shuttles to bring us from San José Airport to Santa Teresa and they were great! We had two drivers—one before the ferry and one afterward—both professional, kind, and even taught us Spanish during the ride. We’ll definitely use them again!
Booked and paid online in advance, and the shuttle was on time to pick me up from a hotel near San José airport and took me to Santa Teresa via the ferry. The ferry was organized by them and included in the price. I was impressed, so I booked them for my return trip as well.
Always on time and fairly priced. Friends enjoyed the ferry experience, and the driver was already waiting at SJO upon arrival.
Best shuttle company in Costa Rica! Always on time, comfortable vans with air conditioning, great drivers, and good vibes! I’ve tried other companies, and Tropical Tours is honestly the best.
Excellent service! We used the private shuttle for our long journey from San José Airport to Santa Teresa, and our driver made it easy. He gave us great travel tips and made us feel very safe. Highly recommend Tropical Tours to anyone looking for reliable, efficient shuttle service—no matter how long the journey!
Great service for those not interested in taking small flights to hard-to-reach areas of Costa Rica. We booked a private van for four with a full ferry transfer from San José to Santa Teresa, round trip. The ferry was scenic, and our driver stopped at a great local restaurant for lunch. The only caution is the rough roads near Santa Teresa—poor lighting and tricky conditions after dark. Overall, an easy and positive experience with great coordination!
We took the shuttle from SJO to Malpaís/Santa Teresa. They picked us up promptly and got us to and from the ferry between Puntarenas and Paquera. The roads are wild and bumpy on the Nicoya Peninsula, but our drivers did a great job navigating them. It was a fun way to see the real Costa Rica!
I had a really pleasant experience getting from San José to Santa Teresa. I was picked up straight from the airport at the estimated time. The drivers were friendly and helpful throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend Tropical Tours if you’re looking for a comfortable and quick journey!
Juan and Tropical Tours saved our vacation! They were patient and understanding when our flights were delayed and canceled. When we finally arrived in San José, our driver Luis greeted us with a smile. Despite a tropical storm, we enjoyed a peaceful drive to Santa Teresa. They even stopped for us to use an ATM and pick up groceries. Our trip was nearly ruined, but Juan and the team brought us to paradise! We’ll definitely book with them again.
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