PRIVATE SHUTTLE
Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport
5 H1-12 passengersDoor-to-door
How much does a private shuttle from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) 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 Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport like?
Depart from the yoga and surf paradise to San José Airport. Cross the Nicoya Peninsula and Guanacaste before reaching the Central Valley.
What can you see between Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) and SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport?
Playa Guiones
Nicoya town
Tempisque River
Guanacaste savanna
Central Valley
What are the road conditions from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport?
Mix of paved and gravel roads, then highway.
Traveler Tip
Allow 5.5 hours before your flight - the 4.5-hour drive plus check-in gives you buffer time.
Is the shuttle from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) 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
If heading home: Nosara → SJO is the last leg. A Nicoya Peninsula circuit: SJO → Nosara → Samara → SJO runs about $600-$850 for up to 6 passengers. Or combine beach and volcano: SJO → La Fortuna → Nosara → SJO. 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 4-4.5 hours. Plan for 5-5.5. The unpaved road out of Nosara takes 30-40 minutes, then through Nicoya and the highway. Some sections get rough in rainy season. Our vans handle it fine but it does add time.
Is the shuttle from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) 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
Catch one last sunrise surf session at Playa Guiones before you leave. The unpaved road out of Nosara is part of what keeps it special — it filters out the mass tourism. Once on the highway, it's smooth all the way to SJO. Leave enough time for the road conditions and San José traffic.
Frequently asked about Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport
How much does a private shuttle from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport cost?
Private shuttle from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport starts at $370 USD per vehicle (1-5 passengers). The price is per vehicle, not per person — everyone in your group travels together for the same flat rate. Larger vehicles for 6-18 passengers are available at higher tiers.
How long does the drive from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport take?
The drive from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport takes approximately 5 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 Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) 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 Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)?
Yes, we offer door-to-door pickup anywhere in Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) — 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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