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From Nosara to Jacó

There are three options to go from Nosara (Playa Guiones) to Jacó:

2 bus rides.

3 bus rides. A few bus departures per day.

4 bus rides. Higher frequency of bus departures.

Option A

Section 1: Nosara to San José

Bus company:
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Price:
₡5075
Estimated length:
7h
Time schedule:

2:45am

12:45pm

(Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones)

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

2:45am

12:45pm

(Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones)

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

2:45am

12:45pm

(Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones)

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

Origin terminal:
Several bus stops along main road
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes, but booking is possible at tiguanacaste.com
Last update:
12 February 2024

Section 2: San José to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Jaco
Price:
₡2600
Estimated length:
2h30min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
10 mayo 2021

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Option B

Section 1: Nosara to Nicoya

Bus company:
Traroc
Price:
₡2070
Estimated length:
1h40min
Time schedule:

5am

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

5am

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

Origin terminal:
Several bus stops along main road
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
9 April 2022

Section 2: Nicoya to San José

Bus company:
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Price:
₡4120
Estimated length:
5h
Time schedule:

3am

4:30am

8am

12pm

4pm

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

3am

4:30am

8am

12pm

4pm

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

3am

4:30am

8am

12pm

4pm

(They may add extra departure times when there is high demand)

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes, but booking is possible at tiguanacaste.com
Last update:
12 February 2024

Section 3: San José to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Jaco
Price:
₡2600
Estimated length:
2h30min
Time schedule:

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

7am

9am

11am

1pm

3pm

5pm

7pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Last update:
10 mayo 2021

Where to stay?

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How to stay safe?

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Option C

Section 1: Nosara to Nicoya

Bus company:
Traroc
Price:
₡2070
Estimated length:
1h40min
Time schedule:

5am

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

5am

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

6am

7am

12:30pm

4pm

[Departure times are from Nosara center, so expect to wait about 20min more for Playa Guiones]

Origin terminal:
Several bus stops along main road
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
9 April 2022

Section 2: Nicoya to Liberia

Bus company:
Transportes La Pampa
Price:
₡1780
Estimated length:
2h-2h30min
Time schedule:

Direct bus:

5am

7am

10am

12pm

3pm

5pm

Indirect bus:

4am to 6:30pm every 30min

7:10pm

10:15pm

Direct bus:

5am

7am

10am

12pm

3pm

5pm

Indirect bus:

4am to 6:30pm every 30min

7:10pm

10:15pm

Direct bus:

5am

7am

10am

12pm

3pm

5pm

Indirect bus:

4am to 4pm every hour

4:30pm

5pm

6pm

7:10pm

8:30pm

10:15pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
9 April 2022

Section 3: Liberia to Puntarenas

Bus company:
Reina del Campo
Price:
₡3450
Estimated length:
3h30min
Time schedule:

5am

7:45am

8:30am

9:30am

10:30am

11:30am

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

5pm

5am

7:45am

8:30am

9:30am

10:30am

11:30am

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

5pm

5am

7:45am

8:30am

9:30am

10:30am

11:30am

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

5pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
28 September 2023

Section 4: Puntarenas to Jacó

Bus company:
Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Price:
₡1400
Estimated length:
1h45min
Time schedule:

4:30am

5am

7am

9am

10am

11am

12pm

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

5:30pm

4:30am

5am

7am

9am

10am

11am

12pm

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

5:30pm

4:30am

5am

7am

9am

10am

11am

12pm

1pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

5:30pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Several bus stops along Jacó main street
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
6 may 2021

Where to stay?

Image advertising Hostelworld company

Hostelworld is one of the best places to find not just a great bed for the night, but the experiences that make your trip unforgettable.

Dive in now and find your next home away from home.

How to stay safe?

Image advertising SafetyWing insurance company

SafetyWing is the travel insurance designed for travelers who want flexibility in both time and location, while still saving money. Starting at just $56.28 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance offers comprehensive worldwide coverage, protecting you against both medical and travel-related issues.

Good news is that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling!