San José to Dominical
205 km (128 miles)
From
San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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To
Dominical
A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.
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Rental Car
Distance: 205 km (128 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours
From San José, take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 60 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 60 km · 1 hour 5 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 32 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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