San Jose Airport (SJO) → Peñas Blancas (Nicaragua Border)

Route guide5 to 7 hoursCosta Rica

About the San José Airport to Peñas Blancas transfer

San José Airport to Peñas Blancas is about 5 to 7 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 have not verified a shuttle listing that runs from San José Airport to Peñas Blancas in this direction. Rather than show transfers that go somewhere else, this page points to the nearest routes we do cover and to a direct Viator search.

Peñas Blancas is the main land border crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua — common stop for international shuttles heading to Rivas, Granada, or San Juan del Sur.

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
Peñas Blancas (Nicaragua Border)
Drop-off point is confirmed on each listing
Travel time
5 to 7 hours
Depending on traffic & pickup details

Available shuttle options

Only listings that name both San José Airport and Peñas Blancas and run in this direction are shown.

No verified shuttle listing for this route yet.

We only show transfers we can verify, and we don’t have one for San Jose Airport (SJO) → Peñas Blancas (Nicaragua Border) — so rather than fill the space with unrelated tours, we’ve left it empty.

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Private driver alternatives

We have no verified shuttle listing for San Jose Airport (SJO) → Peñas Blancas (Nicaragua Border). These are private drivers and vehicles hired by the day, whose operators state that you choose the pickup and destination.

These services are not confirmed listings for this exact route. Check availability and your pickup and destination with Viator before booking.

Serving San José & the Central Valley

  • Luxury Private Driver in Costa Rica ( 10-Hour Chauffeur Service )

    4.9 ★ (32)

    Operator states: “You can choose your pickup and drop-off locations and schedule according to your preferences.”

    Starting price on Viator for the whole vehicle. The final total for your party is shown at checkout.

  • Private Driver in Costa Rica – 10 Hours

    5.0 ★ (4)

    Operator states: “You can choose your pickup and drop-off locations and schedule according to your preferences.”

    Starting price on Viator for the whole vehicle. The final total for your party is shown at checkout.

Serving Guanacaste & the North Pacific

  • Daily Private Vehicle, Driver/Guide and Tailor Itinerary

    5.0 ★ (16)

    Operator states: “The vehicle and driver are available to transfer you to your desired location.”

    Starting price on Viator for the whole vehicle. The final total for your party is shown at checkout.

  • Private Driver in Costa Rica ( 10-Hours )

    5.0 ★ (7)

    Operator states: “You can choose your pickup and drop-off locations and schedule according to your preferences.”

    Starting price on Viator for the whole vehicle. The final total for your party is shown at checkout.

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