Costa Rica Transportation Guide & Booking Service

What is a shared shuttle like in Costa Rica?

Shared shuttles are a very economical transportation option in Costa Rica. Visitors will find many companies offering this type of service between most famous destinations around the country.

The users need to know shuttle runs on specific or scheduled times during the day and there will be other passengers going to the same destination or being dropped off on their ways.

You need to be prepared for several stops to pick some other passengers up, or dropping them off in different hotels or lodging in both, departing and arriving destinations.

Shared shuttles are affordable choices when traveling with no more than 2 people in the party, larger number of travelers from the same group should arrange a private transportation.

What is the experience using a private transportation?

Private transportation services are flexible, accommodating and on time services. This type of service is booked according to the needs of each traveler like departure or arrival times, pick up and drop off places and quantity of people in the van.

The drivers will help you with luggage, indications along the way and even when it is not a tour, some drivers will show you the acquired acknowledgment pointing out attractions, some wildlife or general information about the places you are traveling.

What are approximate driving times between destinations in Costa Rica?

Average driving speed or rule of thumb is 55 Km/ hour, around 32 mph, Roads are generally in good conditions, but traffic affects sometimes specially in the crowded cities near San Jose.

To get from SJO Airport to main destinations like Arenal, Monteverde, Puerto Viejo or Manuel Antonio, you could consider an estimated driving time of 4 hours. While some of those destinations are closer, there are other places which implicates a further distance.

How are driving scenarios and road conditions in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is known for its nice landscapes, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and extensive coastline.
While driving in Central Valley and some cities could be an overwhelming experience due to traffic , driving along the off the bitten path will be a nice experience, Visitors can expect nice driving roads and trips for no more than 5 hours between those famous destinations, however, be prepared for curvy, dusty, or rocky roads in some isolated destinations like remote beaches or pristine attractions