Experiences/ Shuttle to Liberia, Costa Rica

San Juan del Sur bay at sunset from the hills: the headland, the calm water and a boat leaving its wake

From Costa Rica to the bay.

Caribe Shuttle connects San Juan del Sur with Liberia, Costa Rica, and crosses the Peñas Blancas border with you. We book it from reception: send us your date, or your flight if you land in Liberia, and we confirm your seat.

  • Shuttle to Liberia: US$ 56.27 per person
  • Shuttle to Tamarindo: US$ 70.34 per person
  • Private taxi to the border: US$ 30 per taxi

What it's like

  1. You send us your date

    On WhatsApp: the day, how many of you, and your flight if you land in Liberia.

  2. We book your seat

    We confirm your seat, the time and the price.

  3. You cross the border

    At Peñas Blancas you clear immigration on both sides. Each passenger pays their own border fees.

  4. You arrive

    In Liberia or Tamarindo; or, coming from Costa Rica, at your house in San Juan del Sur.

Good to know

Leaves San Juan del Sur
6:00 a.m.
To Liberia
About 3 hours. US$ 56.27 per person
To Tamarindo
About 6 hours. US$ 70.34 per person
Liberia to San Juan del Sur
Send us your flight and we confirm the time and price
Minimum
The shuttle runs with a minimum number of passengers; we confirm your seat when you book
Surfboards
Up to 6 ft, booked with your seat. US$ 10 to US$ 20 per board bag or extra bag
On your own
Private taxi from San Juan del Sur to the border: US$ 30 per 4-seat taxi

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 6 more months (check the rules for your nationality)
  • Proof you are leaving Central America, such as your flight ticket, to enter Costa Rica
  • US dollars in cash for the border fees

Who it's for

For anyone flying into Liberia or travelling on to Costa Rica who wants to cross the border without hunting for transport.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the shuttle from San Juan del Sur to Liberia?

US$ 56.27 per person. To Tamarindo, US$ 70.34 per person.

What time does it leave, and how long does it take?

It leaves San Juan del Sur at 6:00 a.m. Liberia is about 3 hours, border crossing included; Tamarindo about 6.

Is there a shuttle from Liberia airport to San Juan del Sur?

Yes, the shuttle also runs from Liberia to San Juan del Sur. Send us your flight on WhatsApp and we confirm the time and price before you travel.

Who runs the shuttle?

Caribe Shuttle. We book your seat from reception and help if anything changes.

What is the border crossing like?

You cross at Peñas Blancas. You exit one country and enter the other, and each passenger pays their border fees in cash. The Costa Rica exit fee is not included in the ticket.

What do I need to enter Costa Rica?

According to Caribe Shuttle: a passport valid for at least 6 more months and proof you are leaving Central America, such as your flight ticket; without it, immigration may ask you to buy one. Check the rules for your nationality.

Can I bring my surfboard?

Yes, up to 6 ft. Book space for it with your seat; it costs US$ 10 to US$ 20 per board bag or extra bag.

Can I go on my own?

Yes. We call you a private taxi to the border for US$ 30 per 4-seat taxi, and on the Costa Rica side you carry on by yourself.

How do I book?

On WhatsApp at +505 5758 7862 with your date, or at Casa Oro reception.

More transfers

Request your transfer on WhatsApp.

Pick one, tell us the day and how many of you. A real person from the team gets back to you with availability and the total.

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