PRIVATE SHUTTLE
Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport
6 H1-12 passengersDoor-to-door
How much does a private shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport cost?
Prices in USD per vehicle. All-inclusive: A/C, WiFi, water, child seats, door-to-door.
What is the drive from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport like?
Travel from the bohemian surf paradise at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula to San José Airport. A longer journey through beautiful coastal scenery.
What can you see between Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) and SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport?
Santa Teresa surf breaks
Mal País
Montezuma
Paquera
Central Valley
What are the road conditions from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport?
Mix of gravel coastal roads and paved highways. May include ferry crossing.
Traveler Tip
This is a 5-6 hour journey - allow at least 7 hours before your flight for a comfortable departure.
Is the shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport family-friendly?
Child seats included at no extra cost. Private vehicle with A/C, door-to-door service, and stops on request.
Budget breakdown
Santa Teresa is usually a standalone destination: SJO → Santa Teresa → SJO round trip runs about $600-$850 for up to 6 passengers. Or combine with Monteverde: SJO → Monteverde → Santa Teresa → SJO for cloud forest + surf. Want to extend the drive into a memorable day? Upgrade to our VIP transfer for $80 more — flexible stops along the way (scenic viewpoints, coffee farm, lunch in a local town — your call).
About travel times
Google says 5 hours. Plan for 6. Santa Teresa is remote — that's part of the charm. The drive goes by land through the Nicoya Peninsula up to the Friendship Bridge, then across to the Interamericana and on to SJO. Unpaved sections at the start slow you down. Leave very early for flights.
Is the shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport available 24/7?
Our service operates around the clock with no night surcharges. Drivers are positioned for pickups at all hours, and the rate remains the same regardless of departure time.
Local insider tip
Leave early. The road out of Santa Teresa is unpaved and slow, but once you hit the main road through Nicoya it gets better. The drive through the peninsula is beautiful — rural Guanacaste, small towns, and classic Tico countryside. Give yourself plenty of time for your flight.
Frequently asked about Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport
How much does a private shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport cost?
Private shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport starts at $375 USD per vehicle (1-6 passengers). The price is per vehicle, not per person — everyone in your group travels together for the same flat rate. Larger vehicles for 7-18 passengers are available at higher tiers.
How long does the drive from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport take?
The drive from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport takes approximately 6 H. Travel times can vary slightly depending on traffic, weather, and road conditions. Our drivers monitor conditions in real time to choose the fastest safe route.
Is the shuttle from Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport private?
Yes. Every Private Travel CR shuttle is fully private — you ride only with your group, no shared seats with strangers. The price covers the entire vehicle door-to-door, including a professional bilingual driver, free WiFi, bottled water, free child seats on request, and full insurance.
Do you pick up at any address in Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula)?
Yes, we offer door-to-door pickup anywhere in Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) — hotels, Airbnbs, private villas, or any specific address you give us at booking. We confirm the exact pickup location 24 hours before your trip.
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