San José Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Shuttle
$229 per van · up to 4 · taxes included
- 🪧 Your name on the sign
- ↩️ Full refund up to 24h before pickup
- 🔁 Round trip $433 · save $25 · taxes included
A private, certified door-to-door shuttle from San José Airport (SJO) to Manuel Antonio, for your group only. Rainforest that runs down to white-sand beaches beside Manuel Antonio National Park, on the hill road just outside the town of Quepos. You relax, we pick you up.
Drive time
~2h 55m
Distance
~159 km
Fixed price
$229
taxes included
Fixed price for the whole vehicle, up to 4 passengers, taxes included. You pay by card when you book, so there is no cash to carry and nothing to settle with the driver.
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- 🛡️ Certified & insured drivers (ICT)
- 🔒 Secure online payment
- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h
- 🎫 Instant digital ticket
Book your San José Airport → Manuel Antonio shuttle
Why book your Manuel Antonio transfer with us
Certified & insured
Only ICT / CTP-permitted tourist-transport providers, and Costa Rican locals who speak conversational English.
Booked and paid in 60 seconds
No app, no account. Your QR ticket shows up on screen and in your email — and a real person answers on WhatsApp if you need one.
Zero stress
Door-to-door, on time, with room for luggage and surfboards. You just enjoy Manuel Antonio.
Arriving in Manuel Antonio
Hotels and restaurants strung along a jungle hillside between Quepos and the national park, with ocean views over the trees and beaches at the bottom of the hill.
Best for: Wildlife lovers, families and beach-goers
What to do once your San José Airport transfer drops you off
- Spot sloths, monkeys and iguanas on the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Swim at Playa Espadilla, the long public beach just outside the park
- Go sport fishing or on a catamaran trip from the Quepos marina
- Watch the sunset from one of the hillside restaurants
Local tip: Hire a certified naturalist guide at the national park: they carry spotting scopes and find the sloths and snakes you'd walk right past.
San José Airport → Manuel Antonio: common questions
How long is the drive from San José Airport (SJO) to Manuel Antonio?
About 2h 55m — roughly 159 km. Allow extra during peak holiday traffic; your driver tracks your flight, so a delay doesn't cost you the ride.
How much is a transfer from San José Airport to Manuel Antonio?
$229 USD one-way for the vehicle, not per person — private and door-to-door, for up to 4 passengers. That is the exact amount you pay online when you book, so there is nothing to settle with the driver.
Is this a private shuttle with my own driver, or a shared one?
Private — your own private driver and vehicle, just for your group. Nobody else joins the ride: the van leaves when you land and goes straight to your door in Manuel Antonio, with no stops at other hotels. The $229 fare covers the whole vehicle for up to 4 passengers — about $57 each with 4 of you — so a family or group often pays about what separate shuttle seats would cost, without the extra stops.
Why book this Manuel Antonio transfer with Pick Me Up?
It takes about 60 seconds online: you pick the date, pay the $229 fare by card and your QR ticket arrives right away, with no waiting for a reply to confirm. A certified local driver takes your trip ahead of time, tracks your flight, and on pickup day is already waiting at San José Airport arrivals with a sign with your name — then straight to your door in Manuel Antonio. Full refund up to 24 hours before pickup.
Are the drivers on this route certified and insured?
Yes. We only work with certified tourist-transport providers holding the required ICT and CTP permits, so every Manuel Antonio ride is legal and insured.
Can you handle groups and luggage to Manuel Antonio?
Absolutely — private air-conditioned vans for families and groups, with room for surfboards and luggage. Tell us your group size and we match the right vehicle.