Private Shuttle Service: From SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio with Scenic Stops

Experience a safe and comfortable private shuttle service from SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio with scenic stops. Enjoy free WiFi, water on board, and friendly English-speaking drivers.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Let us know your flight information and arrival time, and our driver will be waiting for you outside the airport (Arrival Area) holding a sign with your name on it.

We will take Route #1 for approximately 20 minutes, then switch to Route #27. You will have the option to stop at the Tarcoles River Bridge to see the crocodiles. This stop lasts about 15 minutes, and you can also use the restrooms or enjoy a Costa Rican coffee. We can make additional stops if you want to take pictures or need anything else. There are a few more spots where we can stop if you wish. Please feel free to communicate with your driver. The total travel time will be around 3 to 4 hours.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Enjoy with us a safe trip to your destination, we have all insurance and permits by law, so you can be sure that you will be 100% covered.

Free WiFi and water on board, just hop on, relax and enjoy your trip.

All our drivers have a Basic or Intermediate English, do not hesitate to talk to them, they will be pleased to advise you with details about your journey.

Book your transfer with time, to have the chance to stop for a souvenir or to take a picture on the way.

Our fleet is 2017 + with special features for your comfort and relax.

We love to offer the best of us, if you are traveling with kids, or seniors members who need special attention, please let know during your booking to take note of it and make your service unforgettable.

Perhaps we are not the cheapest one, but we can guarantee to you that we offer one of the best services.

Take a look of our reviews and get ready to have a great experience with us.

Location
Juan Santamaría International Airport
All our drivers and collaborators use uniforms with our logo and all our vans have a yellow tourism sign on it. Our drivers will wait outside the Airport ( Arrivals area ) holding a sign with your name on it
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shannon805
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent Experience! We Highly Recommend. - My family and I hired Sama Tranfers twice on our recent trip to Costa Rica, and we were extremely happy with the service we received. We strongly recommend them. Th first drive was from San Jose airport to our hotel in Manuel Antonio, which was about 3 hours. Rebecca was our driver and she was excellent. She met us at the airport just as had been communicated, and she could not have been nicer. She is an excellent driver and knew the roads well; we felt very safe in her care. We do not speak very much Spanish, but we had no trouble communicating with Rebecca. Our next drive was the 6-hour journey from Manuel Antonio to Guanacaste. We were thrilled to learn that Rebecca would be our driver again, and her skills were just as good as they were on our drive from the airport. We made a few stops along the way for restrooms and refreshments, and she always knew the best places. (Side note: restrooms in Costa Rica are so much cleaner than in the U.S.!) But the highlight for us was when she stopped so that we could see crocodiles after we mentioned that we had not seen any in the national park. Rebecca is excellent at her job. We were impressed with Sama Transfers’ communication with us, and the two vans we rode in were very comfortable and had top-notch air conditioning. Muchas gracias to Rebecca and Sama Transfers!
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495shekhard
Jul 9, 2024
Great ride to Quepos / Manuel Antonio - Absolutely outstanding service! They were waiting right outside the exit doors of the airport with a sign with our name on it, insisted on loading the bags in the van for us, and provided ice cold water bottles. We stopped after an hour for a great restaurant for lunch and outdoor seating, and then stopped again a bit later to look at crocodiles under a bridge which my family loved! They also offered to stop at a supermarket prior to reaching our destination so we could stock up on supplies! Really friendly and chill situation, all afternoon. Thanks!
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Ismail_m
Jul 2, 2024
SJO to Quepos - Very nice driver. He was on time and very friendly. He told us about the local area. We got to our destination in Quepos safely.
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Tommyw950
May 11, 2024
Excellent Transfers Between SJO and Manuel Antonio! - We had great shuttle experiences both ways between SJO and Manuel Antonio for our arrival and departure in Costa Rica with Rebecca at the helm! We were able to make few stops for bathroom breaks, snacks, and sightseeing at Puente de Cocodrilo (Crocodile Bridge) - Mike Tyson did not disappoint! We highly recommend this efficient and pleasant shuttle ride with Rebecca for any future Costa Rica transfers!
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Heysuz100
Apr 27, 2024
Airport transport to hotel - Rebecca was sweet, professional and a trustworthy driver. She planned a stop for a bathroom break and snack along the way. Pleasant trip with her both ways!
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Kristoffer_s
Feb 19, 2024
Great service - Rebeca was waiting for us at the airport and we got to our destination fast and in comfort. Would definitely recommend.
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Jeffersonm554
Jan 30, 2024
Reliable + comfortable + warm welcome. - I booked a transfer for Alfonso and his flight was like 5 hours late. Still Rebecca was there, waiting outside when he arrived. He was exhausted after a brutal experience at the airport but Rebecca made him feel welcome with her Tico warmth. She went above and beyond - exceeding his expectations. Made for a great first impression of Costa Rica.
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Ponchop2024
Jan 30, 2024
Rebeca the best driver. - My flight was delayed and I was worried about losing my reservation. But the attendant was open to understanding my need to change the pickup time. My driver was Rebeca, she is a very professional person and loves her job, the best.
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Charleshn8225lx
Jan 20, 2024
Travel to Costa Rica - Had a great experience with SAMA Transfers (Joshua rom SJO to Manual Antonio & Rebecca from Manuel Antonio to SJO) Both had great customer attentiveness and cared about the needs of their passengers. Even had the opportunity to fully stop for lunch…which was not a problem for our driver. Air conditioned, comfortable and clean vehicles. Would highly recommend to any traveler.
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Robertsx9961wr
Dec 29, 2023
Very Happy with Joshua and SAMA Transfers - Our driver Joshua spoke both Spanish and English. He was prompt, friendly, enthusiastic, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The van was modern, comfortable, and spacious. We were amazed by his patients considering the driving conditions. Traffic often moved very slow, and there were very few passing zones. He was a safe driver that didn't do anything unsafe due to frustration. We were very happy with SAMA Transfers and our driver Joshua.
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