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SJOCosta RicaTPL: fare-hacker-playbook
Juan Santamaria International Airport
San Jose, Costa Rica
Drop-off
Downtown San José (Parque La Merced area)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Grupo TUASA airport–San José bus
bus · 6-12m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Grupo TUASA airport–San José bus
bus
Headway
6-12
Backup
Station Wagon airport–San José bus · 10-20m
Note
Red-and-white TUASA buses run between Juan Santamaría International Airport and San José, stopping near Parque La Merced in the city center; typical travel time is about 30–40 minutes and services operate roughly 04:00–22:00 with frequent departures. Note that some TUASA routes or times may not enter the airport directly, so check the destination sign and confirm with the driver that the bus serves San José centro from the airport stop.
Budget focus
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Cheapest viable route
Brief
Usually slower but dramatically cheaper than the flagship airport express.
Service
Station Wagon airport–San José bus
Mode
bus
Freq
10-20m
Note
Yellow/orange Station Wagon buses operate regular public services between the airport and central San José, passing along Paseo Colón and finishing close to Parque La Merced, with a journey time of roughly 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Frequency is generally every few minutes during the day; confirm at the airport stop that the bus is heading to San José centro before boarding.
Passes and bundles
Brief
Look for day passes that include the airport zone plus metro, tram, or ferry transfers. Load value online to avoid kiosk surcharges.
When to splurge
Brief
Worth the premium when you have back-to-back meetings or tight onward connections downtown.
Service
Grupo TUASA airport–San José bus
Mode
bus
Freq
6-12m
Note
Red-and-white TUASA buses run between Juan Santamaría International Airport and San José, stopping near Parque La Merced in the city center; typical travel time is about 30–40 minutes and services operate roughly 04:00–22:00 with frequent departures. Note that some TUASA routes or times may not enter the airport directly, so check the destination sign and confirm with the driver that the bus serves San José centro from the airport stop.
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FAQs
KB
01Can I tap with a foreign bank card?
A
Most systems now support open-loop contactless. Keep a backup paper ticket when traveling with a group to avoid tapping each person manually.
02Any luggage fees?
A
Buses rarely charge extra, but airport expresses may require storing big bags in designated racks.