San Jose Airport (SJO) → Malpaís

Private transfersabout 6 hoursCosta Rica

About the San José Airport to Malpaís transfer

San José Airport to Malpaís is about 6 hours by road, depending on traffic, weather and your exact pickup and drop-off points. This is an airport arrival transfer: the listings below start at San José Airport, and each Viator listing states its exact meeting point at arrivals.

We found 1 Viator listing that name both San José Airport and Malpaís and run in this direction (1 private). Their stated journey times are about 4 hours. We did not find a verified shared shuttle for this direction, so the options are private transfers. Each card says whether its price is per person or for the whole vehicle. Every listing includes pickup.

Malpaís is right next to Santa Teresa at the southern Nicoya tip — surf, sunsets, and a quiet beach scene without much development.

Vehicle types and specific amenities can vary by provider — check the booking listing before confirming.

Pickup, dropoff & travel time

Pickup
San Jose Airport (SJO)
Meeting point at arrivals — stated on each listing
Dropoff
Malpaís
Drop-off point is confirmed on each listing
Travel time
about 6 hours
Depending on traffic & pickup details

Available shuttle options

Verified Viator listings that run from San José Airport to Malpaís. Booking and final price are on Viator.

Private Transfer San Jose Airport To Santa Teresa, Montezuma or Mal Pais Beach

Private transfer

Private Transfer San Jose Airport To Santa Teresa, Montezuma or Mal Pais Beach

4-5 hours

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$465 USD per group

Viator starting price for the whole group, not per person. Check the listing for how many travellers it covers.

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San José Airport to Malpaís: common questions

How long is the transfer from San José Airport to Malpaís?

About 6 hours by road. The listings on this page state about 4 hours. Traffic, weather and extra pickups can add time.

Is there a shared shuttle from San José Airport to Malpaís?

We did not find a verified shared shuttle for this direction. The 1 option on this page is a private transfer.

Does the San José Airport to Malpaís transfer include pickup?

All verified listings include pickup at the airport. The exact pickup point and time are confirmed on each Viator listing.

How do I book a San José Airport to Malpaís transfer?

Choose an option on this page and book it on Viator, where you pick the date and party size and see the final price. CostaRicaShuttles.com does not operate transfers and may earn a commission from Viator.

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