Costa Rica Shuttle
Costa Rica Shuttle
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The easiest and most cost-effective Transportation service to and from the airport or from your home, office or hotel. Costa Rica Shuttle is the nation’s leading Transportation Company, airport shuttle service, providing door-to-door ground transportation to more than 15 thousand passengers per year. Our friendly drivers, comfortable vans and reasonable rates take the hassle out of getting to and
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- arijonik10 contributionsGreat experience with Costa Rica ShuttleThis was a great recommendation from an acquaintance. We took the private shuttle from Alejuela to Arenal on Costa Rica Shuttle and loved it. We were able to stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for 3 hours, so we didn't feel rushed. Usually shuttles stop for 2 hours but we'd asked ahead of time. Our driver, Charlie, was accommodating and personable, we felt welcome. And safe, too, with his excellent driving. He pointed out so many things, I wished we'd arranged a full tour. Charlie took us to a soda for our lunch just before dropping us right at our hotel. Plus he put up with my attempts at Spanish even though his English is fine. When arranging my trip, I'd considered renting a car but I'm happy I chose shuttles. It's much more relaxing than driving and all things considered, the cost is comparable to renting a car. I'd like to have Costa Rica Shuttle take us around the San Jose area next time we come to Costa Rica. I wonder if we can request the same driver!Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 13, 2023
- Relax491063823622 contributionsGreat experience!Costa Rica shuttle provided our transportation for our 10 day stay. Our driver, Raul, is an amazing driver, host, and guy. He is very knowledgeable and courteous. He provided us with information about the areas we traveled to and through. I highly recommend Costa Rica shuttle for all of your transportation needs.Visited October 2023Traveled on businessWritten October 21, 2023
- bch364Long Island, New York19 contributionsGreat experience driver “Leffert “ and company!!!Leffert our driver was amazing . Great communication from pick up to drop off. He was Courteous, polite and knowledgeable which was extremely helpful for it being our first time visiting. Highly recommend the driver and the company. Completely happy with our experience….Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 4, 2023
- Homero D1 contributionExcellent serviceExcellent service. The driver José Mora (piloted) was friendly and very attentive. A group of 23 people traveled from Mexico and we were all satisfied with the service.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 7, 2023
- Fearless052081325711 contributionBest shuttle driver ever!!Raul was the best driver we have ever had in our many travels. Not only was he AWESOME at getting where we needed to go on back roads and bigger cities but he was very kind and helpful in every possible way. The shuttle was very comfortable and he kept it clean and neat and the air conditioning was very welcome in the Costa Rica heat and humidity.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 9, 2023
- Explorer44230079962Poole, United Kingdom4 contributionsExcellent for transfersVery good company for internal transfers I Costa Rica. Arranging the transfers was very easy. They were very accommodating when I needed to make subsequent changes. The driver was on time. The actual transfer went very smoothly and we even stopped at a couple of view pointsVisited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 26, 2023
- Michael BEstes Park, Colorado1 contributionTrustworthy Cross-Country TransportationCRS provided my family with exceptionally dependable, friendly, professional and comfortable private transportation from San Jose to Manuel Antonia to Rio Sierpe and back to San Jose. I selected CRS based on past reviews and its competitive pricing, and I'm confident I made the right choice. I highly recommend CRS.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 28, 2023
- Chris C7 contributionsBest ride ever,,, no stress traveling,,, great communication,,, tons of local infoLiffer was our driver for me and my son 4 1/2 almost 5 hour ride and it was awesome. We stopped and saw crocodiles snap some pictures along the way stopped and got fresh fruit along the way helped us find a place to stop and get some swimming shorts and a Sim card for our phone because our American ones were not working,,, absolute wonderful trip, great communication, awesome info along the whole way. If we return the same route I am definitely going to call him first.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 1, 2023
- Marcella6 contributionsExcellent ServiceThis was an excellent service to use while in Costa Rica. Vans were in great condition, drivers were always on time and courteous, and informative. The communication was professional and price was fair. I would never use anyone else.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 14, 2023
- 337kirbyThornbury, Canada4 contributionsGreat shuttle serviceThank you for the great shuttle service. Everything went smoothly and on time for our shuttle from Tarcoles to Alajuela. The driver was very professional. We appreciated the ability to adjust the pick up time a few days before. Just a quick e-mail and things were changed. We will definitely use this service when we return to Costa Rica. Pura Vita Kirby and Lucie CanadaVisited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 14, 2023
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Carole N
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada4 contributions
Jan 2020
This was my second year using Costa Rica Shuttle's services. They are top notch! Our group would cheer every time we saw the shuttle arrive as we were always impressed with the total service, including always being on time, clean and confortable vehicles, friendly and prudent drivers, great communications with central reservation and flexibility allowing us to do our groceries on our way to our next destination. Oh! And wi-fi is available in all vehicles! Way better to go with Costa Rica Shuttle than to rent and drive your own vehicle as insurance is very expensive, streets are not well indicated, roads are narrow and driving is basically a combination of smart driving and chaos.
Written February 11, 2020
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Taylor B
Arkansas1 contribution
Feb 2020
Costa Rica Shuttle Service is fantastic! They are great with responding to emails/reservations/questions and were punctual, polite and professional on all of our shuttles. We used them 3 separate times from San Jose to Monteverde, Monteverde to La Fortuna/Arenal, and Arenal to Liberia. On one trip, the shuttle dropped us off and my friend left his phone in the shuttle, we were able to get ahold of them and the driver turned around after 15 minutes to return his phone!
We were also able to requests bathroom/food stops and every shuttle was private for my friends and our luggage! Absolutely recommend using this service for long trips throughout Costa Rica!
We were also able to requests bathroom/food stops and every shuttle was private for my friends and our luggage! Absolutely recommend using this service for long trips throughout Costa Rica!
Written March 8, 2020
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ginappsreid
Hong Kong, China90 contributions
Sep 2021
I was very impressed with the service. I have changed my itinerary many times and they responded to all my requests promptly and offered reasonable rates. my transfer from SJO airport to SJ centre was very smooth. i was on my own and they picked me up in a clean, good condition, spacious van. driver was very nice. highly recommend CR shuttle.
Written September 15, 2021
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Susan M
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Costa Rica Shuttle was the easiest and most accessible option for my family of four for transportation in Costa Rica. The bus s were spacious and clean. The drivers were safe, friendly, on time and professional
I also have to share that my husband left his phone/wallet on one of our rides and that we are so grateful that the shuttle drivers coordinated to return the phone on our next trip! That says a lot about this company! Great job Costa Rica Shuttle!! Thank you!!
I also have to share that my husband left his phone/wallet on one of our rides and that we are so grateful that the shuttle drivers coordinated to return the phone on our next trip! That says a lot about this company! Great job Costa Rica Shuttle!! Thank you!!
Written December 9, 2020
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Cristan Schopen
Lincoln, CA1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
We used this company to transport us from San Jose to La Fortuna, La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio and then from Manuel Antonio back to San Jose. Our flights were changed several times by the Airline Company so I had to request countless changes to our itinerary from CR shuttle. They were very responsive and incredibly kind and helpful. Our shuttle rides were anywhere from 3 hours to 5.5 hours and we were traveling with 3 small children. All the drivers we had were very patient and kind as we had to make many bathroom stops. They also suggested fun places to stop on the way to entertain the kids. The vans were very comfortable too. Our scheduled shuttle rides were several days apart from each other and in completely different towns. There was not one single issue and they were prompt and on time, every single time.
On our 1st trip, our VRBO wasn't ready yet so we had almost 2 hours of time to kill. We had a ton of luggage and the kids were tired and hot. The driver refused to just leave us with nowhere to go, so he ended up taking us to a local restaurant so we could burn some time. He let us keep all our luggage in the van and he just waited for us while we ate. He was incredibly kind and patient with us so we bought him lunch as a thank you. He refused to leave us until our house was ready. When he dropped us off, he also refused to let us help with any of the luggage, and we had a ton as we were traveling with 6 people. I cannot say enough about this company and will hands down use them again.
On our 1st trip, our VRBO wasn't ready yet so we had almost 2 hours of time to kill. We had a ton of luggage and the kids were tired and hot. The driver refused to just leave us with nowhere to go, so he ended up taking us to a local restaurant so we could burn some time. He let us keep all our luggage in the van and he just waited for us while we ate. He was incredibly kind and patient with us so we bought him lunch as a thank you. He refused to leave us until our house was ready. When he dropped us off, he also refused to let us help with any of the luggage, and we had a ton as we were traveling with 6 people. I cannot say enough about this company and will hands down use them again.
Written April 15, 2021
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FunTravelerXOXO
Chicago, IL151 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We learned that car rental companies charge a low rate such as 100 USD a week, but if you want (and you should) insurance it can go up to over 500 per week. So we used Costa Rica Shuttle and they were excellent! We had three drivers, Marcos, Piloto, and Rodrigo and all three were professional, safe, friendly and kind. At first we thought the prices were high, but then we realized it's quite a bargain given the distances they took us as well as the difficulty of the driving on crowded narrow roads. I'm so glad we didnt rent a car. Too stressful. And it was so easy with this company. We emailed them a few days before we wanted a ride and they got back to us immediately. We went from San Jose to La Fortuna, to Manuel Antonio then back to San Jose. About 12 hours total driving and it was so worth it to have them drive for us. Just do it. We are grateful to Costa Rica Shuttles for such perfect service!
Written March 7, 2020
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Sharon S
Alexandria, VA28 contributions
Jun 2021
Our trip simply would not have been successful without the help of Costa Rica Shuttle. First of all, using a dedicated shuttle and driver offered an amazing value for a week-long group trip with multiple daily activities, hotels in two separate areas of the country, plus a early morning return to the airport for COVID testing before our departure. The shuttle was amazingly clean and comfortable, with plenty of air conditioning to provide relief after hours outside. In preparation for the trip, Costa Rica Shuttle was extremely responsive to our questions, and also proactive in confirming details that they needed to ensure we had the right vehicle for our group, and that they were ready at the right place at the right time to find us, despite changes to our schedule right up to the day of pick up.
But more than that, our driver, Daril, was both supremely professional and also warm and welcoming, willing to lend advice, secure reservations, load a heavy package or simply follow a schedule as needed. It was a shock to realize as we drove back to the airport that we had no idea of how much gas cost in Costa Rica because Daril made sure that the shuttle was ready to go whenever we needed it. He because a cherished part of our trip, whether he wanted to or not!
I would frankly want to hire Costa Rica Shuttle for my next trip with any size traveling party. I loved everything about Costa Rica, but I welcomed the downtime in the shuttle rather than having to be on high alert for driving in some difficult conditions (because they are not like home!) after a high adventure activity or after being soaked by a rainstorm. Why bother with all of that worry when a wonderful driver from Costa Rica Shuttle will take care of you, and if you're lucky, you may get Daril!
But more than that, our driver, Daril, was both supremely professional and also warm and welcoming, willing to lend advice, secure reservations, load a heavy package or simply follow a schedule as needed. It was a shock to realize as we drove back to the airport that we had no idea of how much gas cost in Costa Rica because Daril made sure that the shuttle was ready to go whenever we needed it. He because a cherished part of our trip, whether he wanted to or not!
I would frankly want to hire Costa Rica Shuttle for my next trip with any size traveling party. I loved everything about Costa Rica, but I welcomed the downtime in the shuttle rather than having to be on high alert for driving in some difficult conditions (because they are not like home!) after a high adventure activity or after being soaked by a rainstorm. Why bother with all of that worry when a wonderful driver from Costa Rica Shuttle will take care of you, and if you're lucky, you may get Daril!
Written June 28, 2021
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Lency
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Nov 2020 • Family
Everything was arranged as agreed. The driver was waiting for us much longer than we all expected, gave us great advices along the road, safely and on-time delivered our group. We were traveling with two little kids and were extremely tired but Minor (the first driver) drove us safely and along the most beautiful roads of Costa Rica.
The cars were clean, in a great condition and appropriate to the road condition.
Thank you!
The cars were clean, in a great condition and appropriate to the road condition.
Thank you!
Written November 9, 2020
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go2ddm
Ann Arbor, MI1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Family
Very professional service for my round trip from San Jose, Costa Rica to Manual Antonio area, which took over 3 hours one way. I highly recommend this shuttle. Price was very fair, customer service is spectacular, I was able to modify the pickup time going back to San Jose airport very easily. Next time I need a shuttle in Costa Rica I will be hiring this company easily.
Written December 22, 2021
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audj209
Modesto, CA25 contributions
Jan 2020
We used this service for three long transfers during our trip (San Jose to La Fortuna, LF to Manuel Antonio, and MA to San Jose airport) and their service was excellent every time. Prior to our trip they were extremely easy to communicate with, they answered all of my many questions quickly and professionally. I had to change our shuttle hours a couple of times, and they were very flexible and accommodating. They arrived early for each pickup, and the drivers were very friendly. They even provided booster seats for my young children. They knew safe and easy places to stop for restroom breaks or meals, and were happy to help us. On our final day, our driver had heard about construction on the Tarcoles bridge and was concerned about getting us to the airport on time, so he called our hotel two hours before pickup and arrived one our early to help us get there without difficulty.
I had read in some reviews that shuttles had Wifi, but none of ours did. Not a big deal though. I think it was probably a blessing in disguise, if we would have tried to look at devices on those drives, we probably would have gotten carsick (we all took Dramamine as it was anyway!). I would definitely use their service again. Thank you for making our Costa Rica experience smooth and easy!
I had read in some reviews that shuttles had Wifi, but none of ours did. Not a big deal though. I think it was probably a blessing in disguise, if we would have tried to look at devices on those drives, we probably would have gotten carsick (we all took Dramamine as it was anyway!). I would definitely use their service again. Thank you for making our Costa Rica experience smooth and easy!
Written January 10, 2020
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Hello, does this company charge your credit card immediately when you book or do they charge at a later date? I booked a transfer with them and filled out the online form but my card hasn't been charged and no one has responded to my email, so I wanted to know if this is standard for this company. Thank you.
Written November 15, 2019
Hi, thank you for your inquiry. This is standard procedure. Final charge will be processed 6 days prior to the first trip.
Written November 16, 2019
Do you travel to Puerto Viejo? I'll need transport on 9/6
Written July 29, 2019
I need transport from a hotel in San Jose to Tamarindo (early departures) and a shared transfer as I cannot afford private. Can anyone help??
Written May 1, 2019
There are lots of ubers there!!! But contact the company as they may have other travelers in the area going to your same spot as well, you never know!
Written May 2, 2019
Hi! I’m curious how much it would cost from SJO to Samara for 1 adult and 1 nine year old child? We land in SJO 19/04/2019 at 8:15 am. Thank you!
Written April 15, 2019
Send them an email....they will respond to you immediately.
Written April 15, 2019
Holaa realizan viajes desde Tamarindo a Manuel Antonio??
Written March 13, 2019
Hola.Necesito un shared shuttle que me lleve a Samara por la tarde.Mi vuelo llega a 1 pm a SJO Santa N
Maria ,Alajuela.Fecha de viaje 16/2.Algun servicio compartido que salga 2,30,me quedaria bien.Mail abjisho
Written November 30, 2018
I need to take a shuttle from Holiday Inn Exp or Dennys in San Jose Costa Rica to Best western in Quepos on Nov 16- early if possible
Then I need to take a shuttle from Best Western in Quepos
back to Holiday Inn express in San jose on November 31
please let me know bus schedules and costs thank you alicia otis
Written October 30, 2018
I used Costa Rica Shuttle and they were fantastic. We used them for all our private transportation!
Written October 31, 2018
6 adults need transporting from San Jose to San isidro del general in November. What do you charge per adult?
Do you do any tours?
Written August 14, 2018
Thank you for the request, can you please let us know if what area exactly do you need to go in San Isidro, we would be happy to help you arrange all your transportation in Costa Rica.
Best,
Leonel Cervantes
Written August 15, 2018
What’s the shutter price from San Jose (Costa Rica) to la Fortuna area?
Written August 10, 2018
Hi, the cost from San Jose to La Fortuna area would be $150. Please if you want to use our services just let us know.
Best,
Leo
Written August 11, 2018
Thank you, yes we do travel to Guanacaste, please let me know details in order to send you information.
Written June 5, 2018
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