|
Costa Rica Transportation |
|
|
|
Flights
Air travel is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to get around the country. Two domestic airlines offer daily scheduled flights Nature Air and SANSA, each one flying to 15 destinations in small propeller aircrafts. Charter flights are also available.
Important Notes:
- The maximum baggage allowance is 25 pounds per person.
- Excess baggage will be additionally charged and subject to space or weight capacity.
- Surfboards will also be charged extra.
- Numerous other companies offer charter flights.
- Charter services with helicopters are also available.
Taxis
 Costa Rican taxis are inexpensive, and most taxi drivers are honest, though of course there are exceptions. By law they should use a meter (maría) for trips around town, but many don't. In this case, don’t take the taxi unless you negotiate a reasonable fare before leaving. Many try to charge a surcharge for waiting outside hotels: this is illegal and you should to refuse to pay.
Public Buses
Costa Rica’s long-distance bus service radiates from different terminals in San José to towns all over the country. This is an inexpensive way to travel (costing about U.S. $1-5 per trip), and buses will drop you at intermediate points on request. However, traveling by bus may mean you are limited to visiting only major centers, missing out on less - accessible parks, reserves, beaches and ecotourism projects. Connections can be tricky, as private bus companies operate from different parts of town, and may involve a long walk or taxi ride.
Routes:
From - To
 Phone
- San José - Alajuela (2)222 - 5325
- San José - Brasilito (2)221 - 7202
- San José - Braulio Carrillo (2)222 - 0610
- San José - Cahuita (2)257 - 8129
- San José - Cañas (2)222 - 3006
- San José - Cartago (2)233 - 5350
- San José - Ciudad Quesada (2)256 - 8914
- San José - El Coco (2)666 - 0138
- San José - Flamingo (2)221 - 7202
- San José - Heredia (2)233 - 8392
- San José - Jacó Beach (2)223 - 1109
- San José - Liberia (2)222 - 1650
- San José - Limón (2)221 - 2598
- San José - Los Chiles (2)255 - 4316
- San José - Monteverde (2)222 - 3854
- San José - Nicoya (2)222 - 2666
- San José - Nosára (2)222 - 2666
- San José - Palmar Norte (2)222 - 2666
- San José - Puerto Jiménez (2)771 - 2550
- San José - Puntarenas (2)222 - 0064
- San José - Quepos (2)777 - 0318
- San José - Sámara (2)222 - 2666
- San José - San Carlos (2)256 - 8914
- San José - San Isidro (2)771 - 0414
- San José - Santa Cruz (2)221 - 7202
- San José - Santa Rosa (2)257 - 6484
- San José - Tamarindo (2)222 - 266
- San José - Tilarán (2)222 - 3854
- San José - Turrialba (2)556 - 0073
- San José - Volcán Irazú (2)272 - 0651
- San José - Zarcero (2)256 - 8914
|
Important to Know 
