Safe, comfortable, courteous
Great round trip experience from San Jose airport to Puerto Viejo and back. Carlos and Luis were safe, courteous and made sure we were comfortable.
Susie E
TripAdvisor Reviewer · TripAdvisor · Jun 2024
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Private Shuttle to Puerto Viejo
Afro-Caribbean beach town on the southern Caribbean coast.
5.0(200+ reviews)from$310 USD
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is the laid-back heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast — reggae, rainforest and reef. It's a scenic drive from San José, usually done as a private door-to-door transfer.
Private transfer from San José (SJO)
Drop-off in Puerto Viejo, Cocles and Manzanillo
The gateway to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica
All the ways to reach Puerto Viejo
Private door-to-door shuttles to Puerto Viejo from every major town and airport. Tap any route for full pricing and details.
Alajuela City → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
4,5 H
$310
San Jose Airport → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
4,5 H
$320
San Jose Downtown → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
4,5 H
$340
La Fortuna (Arenal) → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
6 H
$390
Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
7,5 H
$480
La Pavona (Tortuguero) → Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast)
4,5 H
$545
Why book with Private Travel CR?
Licensed & insured
ICT-certified tourist transport (#3205-2022), fully insured.
5.0 star rating
200+ reviews on Google & TripAdvisor.
24/7 flight tracking
We watch your flight and adjust the pickup — even at 2 AM.
Free child seats
Infant and booster seats on request, at no extra charge.
Modern private fleet
A/C, free WiFi and bottled water in every vehicle.
Local family business
Costa Rican owner-operated since 2022 — not a faceless agency.
What travelers say about Puerto Viejo
Rated 5.0 stars across 200+ Google and TripAdvisor reviews.
Frequently asked about shuttles to Puerto Viejo
How much is a private shuttle to Puerto Viejo?
Private shuttles to Puerto Viejo start at $310 USD per vehicle (1-5 passengers). The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides together for one flat rate. Exact pricing depends on where you're coming from; see the full list of routes above.
Is the shuttle to Puerto Viejo private?
Yes. Every Private Travel CR transfer to Puerto Viejo is fully private — just your group, no shared seats with strangers. The price covers the whole vehicle door-to-door, with a professional bilingual driver, free WiFi, bottled water, free child seats on request, and full insurance.
Do you offer door-to-door pickup for Puerto Viejo?
Yes — we pick up anywhere (airport, hotel, Airbnb, or private villa) and drop you at your exact address in the Puerto Viejo area. We confirm the pickup point 24 hours before your trip.
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