Route Pura Vida

San José Airport (SJO) to Dominical

191 km (119 miles)

San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
From

San José Airport (SJO)

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

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Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 191 km (119 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From San José Airport (SJO), take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 41 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.

Highways used

  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 41 km · 43 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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Flight

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