There are three options to go from Nosara (Playa Guiones) to Jacó:
4 bus rides. Higher frequency of bus departures.
3 bus rides. A few bus departures per day.
2 bus rides. Only 1 bus departure per day.
Option A
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:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
9 April 2022
Section 2: Nicoya to Liberia
Bus company:
Transportes La Pampa
price:
₡1780
estimated length:
2h-2h30min
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
9 April 2022
Section 3: Liberia to Puntarenas
Bus company:
Reina del Campo
price:
₡3450
estimated length:
3h30min
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
28 September 2023
Section 4: Puntarenas to Jacó
Bus company:
Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
price:
₡1400
estimated length:
1h45min
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Several bus stops along Jacó main street
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
6 May 2021
Where to stay?
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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:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
9 April 2022
Section 2: Nicoya to San José
Bus company:
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
price:
₡4120
estimated length:
5h
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No, 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
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
10 Mayo 2021
Where to stay?
HostelWorld is one the best resources to find not only a good bed to sleep at night, but also the experience you want to live during your trip.
Go in now and find your next home away from home.
How to stay safe?
SafetyWing is the insurance made for travelers who want to be flexible in time and location, while still saving money. At only about $40 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance gives you a very complete worldwide travel medical coverage. This means that you are covered against both medical and travel related issues.
Good news are that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling.
Option C
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:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No, 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
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Possible to also get off the bus at several bus stops around Jacó
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
10 Mayo 2021
Where to stay?
HostelWorld is one the best resources to find not only a good bed to sleep at night, but also the experience you want to live during your trip.
Go in now and find your next home away from home.
How to stay safe?
SafetyWing is the insurance made for travelers who want to be flexible in time and location, while still saving money. At only about $40 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance gives you a very complete worldwide travel medical coverage. This means that you are covered against both medical and travel related issues.
Good news are that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling.
