How to Get To Jaco

Air:

Jaco is a two-hour drive from San Jose and does not have a regional airport. The closest airport serviced by local carriers (Nature Air and Sansa) is located in Quepos & Manuel Antonio.

Bus:

Public buses depart daily for Jaco from the Coca-Cola station in San Jose. The cost is $3 each way, and the trip takes three hours. Buses depart at 5, 7:30, 11 a.m., and 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

From Jaco, buses depart for San Jose at 5, 7, 9, 11 a.m., and 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Note that bus schedules may change periodically. Call for the latest schedule: 2643-3135

Alternatively, travelers can take a private shuttle van, such as Interbus or Fantasy Grayline, from most Costa Rican cities for roughly $30 one-way.

Car:

See a map of the San Jose to Jaco driving route

Depending on traffic and road conditions, travel time between San Jose and Jaco is roughly two hours. The paved roads are well-maintained and pass through scenic towns.

For more specifics, see our Jaco driving directions 

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