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Manuel Antonio to San José Airport (SJO)

157 km (97 miles)

Beach scene at Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
From

Manuel Antonio

A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.

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San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
To

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 157 km (97 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Manuel Antonio, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 km, then Caldera Highway (Route 27) for the final 40 km into San José Airport (SJO).

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 49 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 40 km · 42 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 hours

Frequent shuttle services to San José and the airport.

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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Flight

Route: XQP (Quepos) → SJO
Duration: 25 minutes

Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.

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