San José Airport to Puerto Viejo Private Shuttle
$389 per van · up to 4 · taxes included
- 🪧 Your name on the sign
- ↩️ Full refund up to 24h before pickup
- 🔁 Round trip $753 · save $25 · taxes included
A private, certified door-to-door shuttle from San José Airport (SJO) to Puerto Viejo, for your group only. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, a laid-back Caribbean beach town of reggae, Afro-Caribbean cooking and jungle that grows right down to the sand. You relax, we pick you up.
Drive time
~4h 30m
Distance
~232 km
Fixed price
$389
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 → Puerto Viejo shuttle
Why book your Puerto Viejo 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 Puerto Viejo.
Arriving in Puerto Viejo
A relaxed Caribbean town of bikes, reggae and rice and beans, where the jungle meets a string of beaches running south toward Manzanillo.
Best for: Surfers, backpackers and travelers who want the Caribbean side
What to do once your San José Airport transfer drops you off
- Bike the coast road to Playa Cocles, Punta Uva and Manzanillo
- Snorkel the coral reef in Cahuita National Park, just up the coast
- Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center, a wildlife rescue between Cocles and Punta Uva
- Try Caribbean rice and beans cooked in coconut milk
- Watch (or, if you're experienced, surf) the Salsa Brava reef break
Local tip: There are two Puerto Viejos in Costa Rica. This is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on the Caribbean coast — not Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, inland. Add your hotel's exact name when you book, since many sit along the road south of town.
San José Airport → Puerto Viejo: common questions
How long is the drive from San José Airport (SJO) to Puerto Viejo?
About 4h 30m — roughly 232 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 Puerto Viejo?
$389 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 Puerto Viejo, with no stops at other hotels. The $389 fare covers the whole vehicle for up to 4 passengers — about $97 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 Puerto Viejo transfer with Pick Me Up?
It takes about 60 seconds online: you pick the date, pay the $389 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 Puerto Viejo. 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 Puerto Viejo ride is legal and insured.
Can you handle groups and luggage to Puerto Viejo?
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.