Private Shuttle from SJO Airport to Santa Teresa – ONE WAY
$60.00
Book a direct private transfer from SJO Airport (San José) to Santa Teresa Beach. Ride in comfort with professional drivers and door-to-door service to your hotel or Airbnb on the Nicoya Peninsula.
⚠ IMPORTANT: The main reason we charge a small deposit online while the rest is paid in cash is to avoid the high commission fees imposed by local banks. If you prefer to pay the full amount online, the price will increase slightly to cover these fees.
Description
Private Shuttle from SJO Airport to Santa Teresa ONE WAY
💵 *TOTAL (One Way): $330 ($60 Deposit + $270 CASH)*
SJO Airport → Puntarenas Ferry Port
The first part of the drive takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic when leaving San José.
Puntarenas → Paquera Ferry
When we reach the port, we board the ferry.
The minivan goes onto the ferry with your luggage, so you stay together the whole time.
The ferry ride takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.
After the Ferry: Paquera → Santa Teresa
Once the ferry arrives in Paquera, the drive to Santa Teresa takes another 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on road conditions.
⚠ Ferry Note:
The total price includes the cost of transporting the minivan on the Puntarenas–Paquera ferry.
Passengers only need to pay their individual ferry ticket separately (about $1.50 USD per person, payable in cash at the terminal).
⚠ Where to Meet Our Driver: https://sjoshuttle.com/sjo-airport-transportation-meeting-point/
📩 Please use the 🔗 to confirm your reservation and make the deposit. No PayPal account is needed — you can use any payment method with the link.
✅ CONFIRMATION DETAILS
🔗 Deposit Payment Link: https://www.paypal.com/invoice/p/#A4H84368263HZGZ2
👤 Client: Katie Mandel
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🚐 PRIVATE TRANSFER IN: SJO Airport to Santa Teresa
📅 Date: December 29, 2026
🛬 BA233 at 4:40 pm
📍 Pick-Up: SJO Airport
📍 Drop-Off: Casa Calocita
🇨🇷 https://maps.app.goo.gl/x6gr1pDTQMRSYuxg9
💰 Total Price: $330 ($60 deposit + $270 CASH)
Payment Balance Reminder 💵
Please note that the following balance payment is due IN CASH on the transfer date:
✔ $270 – Due at the time of TRANSFER IN
⚠ Heads Up! To keep our prices as low as possible, we only charge a small deposit online. The remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of service. This helps us avoid high processing and banking fees in Costa Rica, which can reach up to 33% due to local regulations and financial institution charges. All our prices are in USD.
If you have a return transfer with us later in your trip, please remember not to spend all your cash, as you will need it for the balance of the final service.
We strongly recommend obtaining USD in cash before your service to avoid the additional 33% extra charge. Of course, we also accept local currency *(Costa Rican COLONES)*.
For security reasons, we do not make stops at ATMs in Costa Rica during the transfer, so please plan accordingly.
📌 Important Reminder: Please plan your cash expenses wisely and make sure to reserve enough cash for the remaining balances of your services, as agreed in the confirmation.
💵 All remaining balances must be paid in cash only at the end of each service.
Bernardo Pacheco
Reservations & Accounts Receivable
SJOShuttle.com
🚐 Private Transportation from SJO Airport to Santa Teresa (One Way)
SJOShuttle.com 🇨🇷 offers you a smooth, stress-free way to reach the beaches of Santa Teresa from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Our private shuttle service ensures a comfortable journey with a professional driver, modern air-conditioned vehicle, and personalized pick-up right outside the arrivals terminal.
Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, this is the easiest and most reliable way to get to Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen, or Malpaís.
✅ Service Details:
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📍 Pick-up: Directly from SJO Airport (Meet & Greet at arrivals)
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📍 Drop-off: Santa Teresa, including Playa Carmen and Malpaís area
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🕒 Duration: Approx. 5 to 6.5 hours depending on ferry schedules
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🚢 Includes Nicoya Gulf Ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera
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💼 Private ride for up to 7 passengers
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🧊 Air-conditioned modern vehicle
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👨✈️ Professional & experienced driver
⚠ The route includes the scenic Puntarenas–Paquera ferry, and our driver will assist with boarding and logistics.
💵 Price:
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Total trip cost: $330 (up to 5 passengers)
⚠️ Why cash? We only charge a small deposit online to avoid high credit card fees (up to 23%) applied by local banks.
✅ Who Is This Transfer For?
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Surf travelers heading to Santa Teresa
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Couples looking for a peaceful beach getaway
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Digital nomads staying in Playa Carmen or Malpaís
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Families needing a safe, comfortable, and private ride
📝 How to Book:
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Select your travel date & arrival time
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Pay your $80 deposit
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Get your confirmation with pick-up instructions and driver contact
📍 Route Overview:
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SJO Airport → Route 27 → Puntarenas Ferry → Paquera → Santa Teresa




