AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Private Shuttle to San José Airport (SJO)

Departure transfers to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

5.0(200+ reviews)from$80 USD

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Costa Rica's main gateway. For your flight home, book a private shuttle from anywhere in the country and we'll get you to the terminal on time, with flight-time buffers built in.

Departure pickups from any hotel or town
We time the drive to your flight, with buffer
The most-connected destination in our network

Departure shuttles to San José Airport (SJO)

Book a private transfer to San José Airport (SJO) from anywhere in Costa Rica. Tap any route for full pricing and details.

San Jose Downtown → San Jose Airport
30 min
$80
La Paz Waterfall Gardens → San Jose Airport
2 H
$130
Puntarenas (Caldera) → San Jose Airport
1h 30min
$155
Sarapiqui, Heredia → San Jose Airport
2,5 H
$170
Jacó → San Jose Airport
1,5 H
$175
Bajos del Toro (Cloud Forest) → San Jose Airport
2 H
$180
Punta Leona (Resort) → San Jose Airport
2 H
$180
Herradura (Los Sueños) → San Jose Airport
1,5 H
$180
Esterillos (Este & Oeste Beach) → San Jose Airport
3,5 H
$195
La Fortuna (Arenal) → San Jose Airport
3 H
$220
Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → San Jose Airport
3H
$220
San Gerardo de Dota (Cloud Forest) → San Jose Airport
3,5 H
$220
Manuel Antonio / Quepos → San Jose Airport
3 H
$220
La Pavona (Tortuguero) → San Jose Airport
4H
$240
Rio Celeste → San Jose Airport
4 H
$240
Liberia Airport → San Jose Airport
4 H
$305
Dominical (Beach Town) → San Jose Airport
3,5 H
$305
Los Chiles (Nicaragua Border) → San Jose Airport
4,5 H
$310
Penas Blancas (Nicaragua Border) → San Jose Airport
6 H
$320
Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast) → San Jose Airport
4,5 H
$320
Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$330
Uvita → San Jose Airport
4H
$335
Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$340
Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste → San Jose Airport
5 H
$340
JW Marriott Costa Elena (La Cruz) → San Jose Airport
5h 30min
$340
Playas del Coco (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$340
Ocotal (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$340
Hacienda Pinilla (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5,5H
$345
RIU Guanacaste Hotel / RIU Palace Hotel (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Flamingo (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Conchal (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Playa Avellanas (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5,5H
$345
JW Marriott (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5,5H
$345
Playa Grande (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Brasilito (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Playa Potrero (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$345
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste → San Jose Airport
4,5 H
$350
Sierpe (Osa) → San Jose Airport
5h 30min
$350
Rincon de la Vieja (National Park) → San Jose Airport
4 H
$350
Samara / Playa Carrillo (Guanacaste) → San Jose Airport
4,5 H
$355
Ojochal → San Jose Airport
3,5 H
$365
Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → San Jose Airport
5 H
$370
Malpaís (Nicoya Peninsula) → San Jose Airport
6 H
$375
Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) → San Jose Airport
6 H
$375
Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula) → San Jose Airport
6 H
$375
Puerto Jimenez (Osa Peninsula) → San Jose Airport
6 H
$535

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 San José Airport (SJO)

Rated 5.0 stars across 200+ Google and TripAdvisor reviews.

Exceptional, Professional, and Reliable Private Transfers Across Costa Rica!

Our experience with Private Travel Costa Rica was exceptional from start to finish. We used their service for multiple transfers, including from San Juan airport to La Fortuna, between locations in La Fortuna, and from Tamarindo to Liberia International Airport. Every driver was amazing—on time, flexible, and extremely professional. The responsiveness of the entire team made coordinating our travel seamless and stress-free. We highly recommend them for any transportation needs in Costa Rica.

Katherine J

TripAdvisor Reviewer · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025

Professional and Reliable

We used this company for transfers from La Fortuna to San Manuel Antonio and then from San Manuel Antonio to San Jose. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of the company and both the drivers, as well as the cleanliness of the vans. Communication was almost immediate. Our drivers Oscar and Carlos arrived a few minutes early, were highly professional, and super friendly and warm. There was wifi in the van which was much appreciated. All in all, both experiences were excellent. I cannot recommend this company enough. I will definitely use them again for transfers when we are back in CR.

RIDI0406

Madison, Wisconsin · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025

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

Frequently asked about shuttles to San José Airport (SJO)

How much is a private shuttle to San José Airport (SJO)?
Private shuttles to San José Airport (SJO) start at $80 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 San José Airport (SJO) private?
Yes. Every Private Travel CR transfer to San José Airport (SJO) 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 San José Airport (SJO)?
Yes — we pick up at any hotel, villa, or address on your itinerary and drop you right at the San José Airport (SJO) terminal, timed to your flight with a buffer for traffic.

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