Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
215 km (134 miles)
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Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport near San José is the Costa Rica's main gateway. The airport is technically in Alajuela, another city, which is 30-60 minutes away from San José.
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To
Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport provides close access to Guanacaste's beautiful Pacific beaches.
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Rental Car
Distance: 215 km (134 miles)
Drive time: ~4 hours
Take the Inter-American Highway (Route 1) north. Well-maintained paved road throughout.
Open in WazeNote: 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
Shared shuttles available multiple times daily. Private transfers offer door-to-door service.
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Flight
Route: SJO → LIR
Duration: 45 minutes
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