San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Shuttle Bus

We hired Tropical Tours Shuttles to bring us from San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa and they were great! We had two drivers, one before the ferry and one afterwards, and they were both professional, kind, and taught us Spanish the whole ride. We will definitely use them again.

Booked and paid online in advance and the shuttle was there on time to pick me up from a hotel I’d stayed in near San Jose airport and took me to Santa Teresa via a ferry. The ferry was organised by them and included in the price. I was impressed so booked them for the return leg of my journey.

Always on time and fair prices. Friends enjoyed the ferry experience. The driver was at SJO waiting.

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 a puddle jumper flight to difficult to reach areas of Costa Rica. We did a full-ferry service private van for 4, round trip from San Jose to Santa Teresa. The ferry was actually pleasant and scenic, and our driver stopped on the way to the ferry from SJO at a great local restaurant for a delicious authentic lunch. Only complaint/warning would be that the driving once you get closer to Santa Teresa is not for the faint of heart — terrible road conditions, lots of dangerous feeling car passing, and poor/no lighting after dark. I’d encourage as early of a ride as possible to avoid driving after dark, which felt more nerve-wracking than the same trip back in the daylight. I think this is just part of the normal CR driving culture, but doesn’t make it any less scary for those unfamiliar with it. But overall a very positive experience that was easy to coordinate.

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 bumped around and cancelled. When we arrived in San Jose we were received by our driver Luis with a smile. With a tropical storm moving in we enjoyed a peaceful drive to our destination near Santa Teresa. We hadn’t eaten much at all that day so Tropical Tours made brief stops at an ATM and grocery store for us. Our vacation was nearly ruined but JC (Juan) and the team brought us to paradise! We would definitely book with them again!