San José Airport (SJO) transfers
Juan Santamaría International Airport, in Alajuela, about 18 km west of downtown San José.
- Destinations
- 57
- Private fares from
- $49
- Pickup
- Your name on a sign in arrivals
Private transfers from SJO
57 destinations from San José Airport
- San José DowntownSan José & the Central Valley, 26 minSan José & the Central Valley26 min18 km$49
- HerediaSan José & the Central Valley, 26 minSan José & the Central Valley26 min12 km$59
- AtenasSan José & the Central Valley, 33 minSan José & the Central Valley33 min23 km$85
- GreciaSan José & the Central Valley, 38 minSan José & the Central Valley38 min29 km$68
- SarchíSan José & the Central Valley, 46 minSan José & the Central Valley46 min35 km$65
- Bajos del ToroSan José & the Central Valley, 50 minSan José & the Central Valley50 min42 km$140
- San RamónSan José & the Central Valley, 52 minSan José & the Central Valley52 min44 km$89
- CartagoSan José & the Central Valley, 1 hSan José & the Central Valley1 h44 km$82
- ZarceroSan José & the Central Valley, 1 h 9 minSan José & the Central Valley1 h 9 min50 km$109
- PuntarenasCentral Pacific, 1 h 31 minCentral Pacific1 h 31 min82 km$150
- Jacó / Playa HerraduraCentral Pacific, 1 h 34 minCentral Pacific1 h 34 min84 km$143
- Irazú VolcanoSan José & the Central Valley, 1 h 40 minSan José & the Central Valley1 h 40 min68 km$130
- GuápilesCaribbean coast, 1 h 41 minCaribbean coast1 h 41 min82 km$180
- Sarapiquí / Puerto ViejoArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí, 1 h 49 minArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí1 h 49 min100 km$140
- San Gerardo de DotaSouth Pacific & Osa, 1 h 58 minSouth Pacific & Osa1 h 58 min96 km$170
- TurrialbaSan José & the Central Valley, 2 h 1 minSan José & the Central Valley2 h 1 min82 km$165
- EsterillosCentral Pacific, 2 h 4 minCentral Pacific2 h 4 min106 km$150
- La Fortuna / ArenalArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí, 2 h 35 minArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí2 h 35 min117 km$168
- Monteverde / Santa ElenaArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí, 2 h 41 minArenal, Monteverde & Sarapiquí2 h 41 min131 km$197
- Rio Perdido / BagacesLiberia & the volcanoes, 2 h 48 minLiberia & the volcanoes2 h 48 min169 km$334
- TortugueroCaribbean coast, 2 h 50 minCaribbean coast2 h 50 min137 km$260
- Manuel Antonio / QueposCentral Pacific, 2 h 52 minCentral Pacific2 h 52 min159 km$197
- Puerto LimónCaribbean coast, 2 h 59 minCaribbean coast2 h 59 min174 km$270
- San Isidro de El GeneralSouth Pacific & Osa, 3 h 4 minSouth Pacific & Osa3 h 4 min154 km$240
- DominicalSouth Pacific & Osa, 3 h 5 minSouth Pacific & Osa3 h 5 min190 km$235
- Liberia downtownLiberia & the volcanoes, 3 h 8 minLiberia & the volcanoes3 h 8 min198 km$250
- NicoyaNicoya Peninsula, 3 h 11 minNicoya Peninsula3 h 11 min188 km$240
- Liberia Airport (LIR)Liberia & the volcanoes, 3 h 16 minLiberia & the volcanoes3 h 16 min206 km$240
- Bijagua / Río CelesteLiberia & the volcanoes, 3 h 21 minLiberia & the volcanoes3 h 21 min197 km$255
- Uvita / Bahía BallenaSouth Pacific & Osa, 3 h 25 minSouth Pacific & Osa3 h 25 min209 km$265
- OjochalSouth Pacific & Osa, 3 h 28 minSouth Pacific & Osa3 h 28 min217 km$270
- Playa Hermosa GuanacasteGuanacaste coast, 3 h 40 minGuanacaste coast3 h 40 min226 km$280
- Papagayo PeninsulaGuanacaste coast, 3 h 40 minGuanacaste coast3 h 40 min226 km$282
- CahuitaCaribbean coast, 3 h 41 minCaribbean coast3 h 41 min217 km$275
- San Gerardo de RivasSouth Pacific & Osa, 3 h 46 minSouth Pacific & Osa3 h 46 min175 km$285
- Playa del Coco / OcotalGuanacaste coast, 3 h 48 minGuanacaste coast3 h 48 min229 km$280
- Sámara / CarrilloNicoya Peninsula, 3 h 54 minNicoya Peninsula3 h 54 min220 km$280
- Puerto Viejo de TalamancaCaribbean coast, 3 h 57 minCaribbean coast3 h 57 min232 km$275
- Peñas BlancasLiberia & the volcanoes, 3 h 59 minLiberia & the volcanoes3 h 59 min257 km$310
- Playa Avellanas / Negra / JunquillalGuanacaste coast, 4 h 8 minGuanacaste coast4 h 8 min238 km$285
- TamborNicoya Peninsula, 4 h 12 minNicoya Peninsula4 h 12 min149 km$290
- Flamingo / BrasilitoGuanacaste coast, 4 h 17 minGuanacaste coast4 h 17 min247 km$285
- ManzanilloCaribbean coast, 4 h 18 minCaribbean coast4 h 18 min245 km$290
- Potrero / CatalinasGuanacaste coast, 4 h 19 minGuanacaste coast4 h 19 min247 km$285
- TamarindoGuanacaste coast, 4 h 20 minGuanacaste coast4 h 20 min244 km$285
- Playa ConchalGuanacaste coast, 4 h 21 minGuanacaste coast4 h 21 min249 km$280
- Punta IslitaNicoya Peninsula, 4 h 21 minNicoya Peninsula4 h 21 min226 km$300
- NosaraNicoya Peninsula, 4 h 25 minNicoya Peninsula4 h 25 min242 km$285
- MontezumaNicoya Peninsula, 4 h 26 minNicoya Peninsula4 h 26 min161 km$297
- Rincón de la ViejaLiberia & the volcanoes, 4 h 27 minLiberia & the volcanoes4 h 27 min254 km$275
- Playa GrandeGuanacaste coast, 4 h 28 minGuanacaste coast4 h 28 min249 km$285
- Santa Teresa / Mal PaísNicoya Peninsula, 4 h 44 minNicoya Peninsula4 h 44 min170 km$297
- SierpeSouth Pacific & Osa, 4 h 50 minSouth Pacific & Osa4 h 50 min273 km$298
- GolfitoSouth Pacific & Osa, 4 h 56 minSouth Pacific & Osa4 h 56 min308 km$508
- Paso CanoasSouth Pacific & Osa, 5 h 24 minSouth Pacific & Osa5 h 24 min344 km$520
- Puerto JiménezSouth Pacific & Osa, 5 h 39 minSouth Pacific & Osa5 h 39 min358 km$450
- Poás VolcanoSan José & the Central ValleySan José & the Central ValleyAsk us$97
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Before you land at SJO
Costa Rica’s main international airport sits in the Central Valley, which makes it the natural starting point for Arenal, Manuel Antonio, the Caribbean coast and the south Pacific. Your private driver meets you as you walk out of arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel.
It’s in Alajuela, not San José
The airport is named after the capital but sits in Alajuela. Downtown San José is a short drive east, and many travellers skip the city entirely and head straight out to the coast or the volcanoes.
Plan around Central Valley traffic
Routes out of the valley can slow down on weekday afternoons. If you land late and have a long drive ahead, a night near the airport and an early start is often the more relaxed option.
One fare for the whole group
Fares are per vehicle, so a family or group pays the same as a solo traveller, up to the vehicle’s capacity.
How pickup works at San José Airport
Book your transfer
Choose your destination, add your airline and flight number, and pay securely online.
Land and clear customs
Go through immigration and collect your bags. Your driver already has your flight details.
Find your name in arrivals
Walk out to the arrivals area. Your driver is waiting with your name on a sign.
Ride straight to your door
Your driver helps with your luggage and takes you directly to your hotel.
SJO transfer questions
Quick answers about pickups at San José Airport. For anything else, our team is available around the clock.
After immigration and customs, walk out to the arrivals area. Your driver will be waiting with your name on a sign and will help with your luggage to the vehicle.
No. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is in Alajuela, about 18 km west of downtown San José. A private transfer into the city is one of our shortest routes.
Add your airline and flight number when you book so your driver knows which arrival to meet. If your plans change, contact us by WhatsApp, phone or live chat and we’ll adjust your pickup.
Private transfer fares are per vehicle. The price stays the same whether you travel alone or with your group, within the vehicle’s capacity.
Still have questions?
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