Dominical to San José
204 km (127 miles)
From
Dominical
A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.
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San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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Rental Car
Distance: 204 km (127 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours
From Dominical, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 142 km, then Caldera Highway (Route 27) for the final 60 km into San José.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 25 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 60 km · 1 hour 8 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
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Shuttle
Duration: ~4.5 hours
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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