The 7 Best Shuttles & Transfers in Costa Rica

1.Private Transfer Liberia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews Our pick

Travel privately between Liberia Airport and your Tamarindo-area hotel with On The Road Costa Rica. Your driver meets you with a name sign, provides a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, and may have cold water, sodas, or beer ready. Drivers including Harnan, Rafael, Bianco, and Anthony are praised for friendly service and local advice.

“The communication and attention to detail was wonderful. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this service to anyone. In addition to transportation, they also offer tours, excursions and can even help you find accommodations. We goRead more”

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2.3-Hour Shuttle Service from San Jose Airport to La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Take a shared, air-conditioned shuttle from SJO Airport or downtown San Jose to La Fortuna for $50 per person. The trip includes a stop at Mi Rancho Restaurant in San Ramón for bathrooms, snacks, and a stretch. Drivers such as Randall, Alexander, Francis, and Yeibin Perez have received very different feedback, so allow extra time for traffic and group delays.

“Pick up on time. Friendly & kind driver who looked after us well. Drove with care and consideration. Nice 15 min stop en route through lovely scenery. Arrived on time and dropped off at accommodation. Would recommend.”

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3.La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

From Tamarindo, you’ll ride with a guide such as Alberto, Verny, Anthony, or Nacho to La Leona Waterfall. Expect a two-hour route through caves, rivers, rocks, and canyon walls formed by Rincon de la Vieja volcano. You’ll swim, use ropes, and finish with a waterfall plunge. Lunch in Liberia is extra.

“Verny was our tour guy and let me tell you something... He was amazing, funny, helpful, well-known about history of Costa Rica. He make sure that we are all enjoying, safe, well-protected and he treated us like family. I highly recommend this company and request Verny”

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4.SJO Airport Private Shuttle to San José

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 121 reviews · 20 to 35 minutes (approx.)

Book a private ride from Juan Santamaría International Airport to a San José hotel for up to three people. Your driver tracks your flight number, sends arrival instructions, and provides a roughly 20 to 35 minute transfer with WiFi, taxes, and hotel drop-off included. Confirm the meeting point carefully before you fly.

“Driver never showed up or answered had to take a taxi at 11pm to my destination after waiting and calling for 45 minutes outside”

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5.Isla Tortuga from Jacó with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $115

Leave Jacó at 6:00 a.m. for a full-day trip to Isla Tortuga with round-trip transport, a boat ride, snorkeling, beach time, and lunch. Guides such as Luis, Victor, Guillermo, and Marcela have earned warm praise, but expect a long transfer, variable water clarity, and added charges for chairs, bathrooms, drinks, and activities.

“Relaxing time at this island away from the busy town of Jaco. Bumpy boat ride with beautiful views in both sides. Once in the island you can choose what to do. We just relaxed and played some soccer and American football with the local kids. Lunch needs improvement. I recommend to bring extra snacks. They sale cocktails and other drinks. Fun times for sure.”

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6.Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

RideCR’s private transfer takes your group of up to six from a La Fortuna hotel to Liberia Airport in about three to four hours. An air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, airport drop-off, local taxes, and a driver-guide are included. Give your airline, flight number, departure time, and hotel details when booking.

“Harold was a wonderful driver and even though we had a communication gap (he spoke Spanish and we spoke little Spanish), he did his best to make sure we had a comfortable trip”

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7.OneWay Private Transfer – Liberia Airport To Your Selected Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private Liberia Airport transfer for up to four people, with hotel drop-off, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a 35-minute courtesy stop for food, groceries, or restrooms. Drivers such as Johnny, Bianco, Jose, Eduardo, and Ariel have helped passengers reach Tamarindo and other destinations with local tips along the way.

“Friendly service, on time, excellent experience, great price. Clean van. Would definately use it again and recommend to friends or family.”

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