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Private Shuttle from Alajuela to San Jose Airport (SJO)

15min approx. From $60 per vehicle 100% private · door-to-door

Your private transfer

Travel privately from Alajuela to San Jose Airport (SJO) with Travesia Costa Rica. San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is Costa Rica's main gateway, just outside the capital. The transfer takes about 15min, door to door, with a professional local driver. One flat price per vehicle - taxes and tolls included, and no per-person fees.

What to expect on the Alajuela → San Jose Airport (SJO) drive

The private transfer from Alajuela to San Jose Airport (SJO) takes about 15min, and your driver takes you straight there — no transfers, and no waiting on other passengers. Prefer to break up the trip? Quick courtesy stops for the restroom, a coffee or a photo are included — just ask your driver, and on the longer routes they can point out a scenic spot to stretch your legs. We track your flight, so a delay is never a problem, and free child seats are ready on request. First time booking a driver in Costa Rica? See exactly how a private shuttle in Costa Rica works — what is included, how the flat price is built, and what happens on the day. Planning the rest of your trip? Browse our Costa Rica travel guides.

What you’ll see between Alajuela and San Jose Airport (SJO)

Short runs around the airport and the capital. For La Paz Waterfall Gardens we climb by Vara Blanca, between Poás and Barva.

Road conditions

Paved. What decides the time here is San José traffic, not the distance.

From your driver

Between 6 and 9 in the morning and 4 to 7 in the afternoon, Central Valley traffic can double the trip. Travelling outside those hours makes all the difference.

Prices for this route

Hyundai Staria
Up to 5 passengers
$60
Toyota Hiace
Up to 9 passengers
$120
Maxus V90
Up to 12 passengers
$150

Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $15 per person.

What’s included

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Alajuela to San Jose Airport (SJO)?
The private shuttle takes about 15min door to door, depending on traffic and any stops you request.
How much is a shuttle from Alajuela to San Jose Airport (SJO)?
From $60 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers (Hyundai Staria), with larger vehicles available. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes taxes and tolls.
Is the transfer private?
Yes. The vehicle is exclusively for you and your group - no strangers and no extra stops. Door-to-door, hotel to hotel.
What if my flight is delayed?
Just share your flight number when you book. We monitor it and adjust your pickup time at no extra cost.
Do you pick up at any address in Alajuela?
Yes. The transfer is door to door: we collect you at your hotel, villa, Airbnb or airport terminal in Alajuela and drop you right at the door of where you are staying in San Jose Airport (SJO).
How many passengers fit in the vehicle?
Up to 5 in the Hyundai Staria, up to 9 in the Toyota Hiace and up to 12 in the Maxus V90 - always with room for the luggage. Tell us how many bags you are carrying and we assign the right vehicle.
Are child seats included?
Yes, and they are free. Tell us the ages of the children when you book and the seats are installed and ready in the vehicle.
Can we stop along the way?
Yes. Courtesy stops for the restroom, a coffee, food or a photo are included on every transfer - just ask your driver. If you want a guided stop at a real attraction on the way, the VIP upgrade adds a guide, tourist stops and a welcome kit for $80 more.
How do I pay?
You can book and pay by card online on our secure payment page, or arrange it with us on WhatsApp. Payment is in full at booking, and the price you see is the final price - taxes and tolls included, with no hidden fees.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your pickup time. Within 48 hours of the pickup the booking is non-refundable.

Hotels we drive to in San Jose Airport (SJO)

We drop you at the door of any hotel, villa or Airbnb in San Jose Airport (SJO). These are some of the properties we drive to most on this route:

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