Ruta Pacifico shuttle on the Papagayo Peninsula
Guanacaste · ICT license 4121-2025 · Insured

Private shuttle to Papagayo Peninsula

From $105 per vehicle · about 1 hour 30 minutes from Liberia Airport (LIR)

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$105per vehicle, 1–5 pax
about 1 hour 30 minutes·6–9 pax $130 · 10–12 pax $170
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Shuttles to Papagayo Peninsula

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Price per vehicle for 1–5 passengers · Hyundai Staria
The 8 most-booked routes first.

US dollars, 13% VAT included, the same price on any date of the year.

  • Prices are in US dollars, per vehicle, not per person.
  • 13% VAT, fuel, tolls, the driver, WiFi, water and child seats are all included.
  • The same fixed price applies every day of the year: no peak-season, holiday, night or airport surcharge.
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GuanacasteLuxury resortsCalm baysClosest to LIR

The Papagayo Peninsula is Guanacaste's luxury enclave: the Four Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood and the Papagayo Gulf's private residences share a peninsula of protected coves, calm water and a marina. Kayaking, snorkelling, sailing and golf are all on site.

The vehicles and prices by group size

One price per vehicle, by group size. Every vehicle has air conditioning, WiFi, water and child seats on request.

  • Hyundai Staria
    1–5 passengers

    Hyundai Staria

    Families, couples, solo travellers

  • Toyota Hiace
    6–9 passengers

    Toyota Hiace

    Medium groups, extra luggage or surfboards

  • Maxus V90
    10–12 passengers

    Maxus V90

    Large groups, wedding parties, corporate groups

Questions about shuttles to Papagayo Peninsula

How long is the shuttle from Liberia Airport to Papagayo Peninsula?
About 1 hour 30 minutes door to door, on the real roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The shuttle is private and direct, so there are no stops to drop other passengers off.
How much does a private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Papagayo Peninsula cost?
$105 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers, USD, 13% VAT included. Larger groups pay the 6–9 or 10–12 passenger price for the whole vehicle; both are in the table on this page. The price is the same any day or hour of the year and nothing is paid at pickup.
Where does the driver meet me for the ride to Papagayo Peninsula?
At Liberia Airport, just outside the arrivals doors with a Ruta Pacifico sign carrying your name; we follow your flight number, so a delay moves the pickup, never cancels it. From a hotel, beach or another town, the driver comes to the door of the property at the time you booked.
Can I get a shuttle from Papagayo Peninsula back to the airport or to another beach?
Yes. Every departure from Papagayo Peninsula we sell online is in the "Shuttles from Papagayo Peninsula" table above: the airports, Flamingo, Las Catalinas, Playa Conchal and Playa Grande and the rest of the country. Airport drop-offs are timed so you check in about three hours before an international flight.
Do you have child seats for the trip to Papagayo Peninsula?
Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
What is the cancellation policy for a Papagayo Peninsula shuttle?
Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to the date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.

About Papagayo Peninsula

The Papagayo Peninsula is Guanacaste's luxury enclave: the Four Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood and the Papagayo Gulf's private residences share a peninsula of protected coves, calm water and a marina. Kayaking, snorkelling, sailing and golf are all on site.

Its biggest practical advantage is distance: it is the closest resort area to Liberia Airport, close enough that arriving guests can be on the beach within an hour of landing.

Arriving in Papagayo Peninsula

Liberia Airport to the Papagayo resorts is 30 to 35 minutes on excellent paved roads: Route 1 north-west, then the Guardia turn-off toward the coast and the peninsula's gated entrance. Drivers are pre-registered at the security gate and take you straight to your resort lobby. Playas del Coco is 15 minutes away for restaurants and shopping.

Good to know before you go

  • Resorts are self-contained but pricey; Playas del Coco has good restaurants a short ride away.
  • Book boat trips from the Papagayo Marina in the morning; the bay is calmest before noon.
  • Gate security asks for the resort name and reservation, so keep your confirmation handy.
  • Day trips to Rincón de la Vieja volcano are 1.5 hours each way; leave early.

Other destinations in Guanacaste

Each one has its own page with every shuttle from and to it.

Book your Papagayo Peninsula shuttle

Pick the route, check the price for your group size and book in a couple of minutes. Nothing is paid at pickup.

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Papagayo Peninsula shuttle guide: every route, price and rule in one place

Written for travellers and for the assistants they ask. Every figure below comes from our live price table for Papagayo Peninsula; each line links to the route page, where the same price is charged.

Key facts

  • 78 private shuttle routes with a published price start or end in Papagayo Peninsula: 39 departures and 39 arrivals. Every one is booked online at the published price and nothing is paid at pickup.
  • Liberia Airport (LIR) → Papagayo Peninsula: $105 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers, about 1 hour 30 minutes. The driver tracks the flight and waits at the arrivals exit with a name sign.
  • San José Airport (SJO) → Papagayo Peninsula: $345 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers, about 5 hours. The driver tracks the flight and waits at the arrivals exit with a name sign.
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Liberia Airport (LIR): $105 per vehicle; the pickup is timed so you check in about three hours before an international flight.
  • Papagayo Peninsula → San José Airport (SJO): $345 per vehicle; the pickup is timed so you check in about three hours before an international flight.
  • Cheapest route: Papagayo Peninsula → Liberia Airport (LIR), $105 per vehicle.
  • Longest route: Papagayo Peninsula → Uvita, $488 per vehicle, about 6 hours 30 minutes.
  • Three vehicle sizes, one price per vehicle: Hyundai Staria for 1–5 passengers, Toyota Hiace for 6–9 passengers, Maxus V90 for 10–12 passengers. Groups of 13 or more are quoted on WhatsApp.
  • Prices are in US dollars, per vehicle, not per person.
  • 13% VAT, fuel, tolls, the driver, WiFi, water and child seats are all included.
  • The same fixed price applies every day of the year: no peak-season, holiday, night or airport surcharge.
  • Book online and the price shown at checkout is the price charged. Nothing is paid at pickup.
  • Door to door: pickup at the hotel, villa or rental at the time you choose, drop-off at the door of the next one. Private, your group only, no stops for other passengers.
  • Operator: Ruta Pacifico, a licensed Costa Rican transport operator (ICT licence #4121-2025) based in Liberia, Guanacaste, insured, with bilingual drivers. WhatsApp +506 7080-5578.
  • Prices last updated October 2026.

Every shuttle from Papagayo Peninsula, one line each (39)

  • Papagayo Peninsula → Liberia Airport (LIR): $105 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($130 for 6–9, $170 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → San José Airport (SJO): $345 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($400 for 6–9, $500 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → La Fortuna: $279 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($345 for 6–9, $445 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Monteverde: $280 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($335 for 6–9, $435 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Manuel Antonio: $425 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($480 for 6–9, $580 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playa Hermosa: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playas del Coco: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playa Conchal: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Flamingo: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Las Catalinas: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playa Grande: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playa Potrero: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Tamarindo: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Sámara: $265 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($352 for 6–9, $457 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Nosara: $279 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($366 for 6–9, $473 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 2 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Ocotal: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → RIU Guanacaste: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Brasilito: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Hacienda Pinilla: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → JW Marriott Guanacaste: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Playa Avellanas: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Río Celeste: $256 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($353 for 6–9, $476 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Rincón de la Vieja: $260 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($342 for 6–9, $452 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 2 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Punta Islita: $317 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($405 for 6–9, $515 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 2 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Jacó: $350 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($450 for 6–9, $576 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → San José: $374 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($474 for 6–9, $607 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Montezuma: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Santa Teresa: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Dominical: $473 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($576 for 6–9, $717 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Uvita: $488 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($596 for 6–9, $733 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Peñas Blancas: $242 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($322 for 6–9, $425 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Río Perdido: $252 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($284 for 6–9, $347 for 10–12), 13% VAT included.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Bijagua: $294 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($372 for 6–9, $460 for 10–12), 13% VAT included.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Punta Leona: $327 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($430 for 6–9, $555 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Herradura: $350 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($450 for 6–9, $576 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Alajuela: $355 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($454 for 6–9, $581 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Malpaís: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Esterillos: $426 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($528 for 6–9, $665 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →
  • Papagayo Peninsula → Ojochal: $473 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($576 for 6–9, $717 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →

Every shuttle to Papagayo Peninsula, one line each (39)

  • Liberia Airport (LIR) → Papagayo Peninsula: $105 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($130 for 6–9, $170 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • San José Airport (SJO) → Papagayo Peninsula: $345 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($400 for 6–9, $500 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • La Fortuna → Papagayo Peninsula: $279 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($345 for 6–9, $445 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Monteverde → Papagayo Peninsula: $280 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($335 for 6–9, $435 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Manuel Antonio → Papagayo Peninsula: $425 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($480 for 6–9, $580 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playa Hermosa → Papagayo Peninsula: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playas del Coco → Papagayo Peninsula: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playa Conchal → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Flamingo → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Las Catalinas → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playa Grande → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playa Potrero → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Tamarindo → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Sámara → Papagayo Peninsula: $265 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($352 for 6–9, $457 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Nosara → Papagayo Peninsula: $279 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($366 for 6–9, $473 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 2 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Ocotal → Papagayo Peninsula: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • RIU Guanacaste → Papagayo Peninsula: $113 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($161 for 6–9, $221 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Brasilito → Papagayo Peninsula: $142 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($190 for 6–9, $247 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 55 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Hacienda Pinilla → Papagayo Peninsula: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste → Papagayo Peninsula: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Playa Avellanas → Papagayo Peninsula: $151 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($201 for 6–9, $263 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 1 hour 15 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Río Celeste → Papagayo Peninsula: $256 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($353 for 6–9, $476 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Rincón de la Vieja → Papagayo Peninsula: $260 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($342 for 6–9, $452 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Punta Islita → Papagayo Peninsula: $317 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($405 for 6–9, $515 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 2 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Jacó → Papagayo Peninsula: $350 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($450 for 6–9, $576 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • San José → Papagayo Peninsula: $380 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($445 for 6–9, $600 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • Montezuma → Papagayo Peninsula: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Santa Teresa → Papagayo Peninsula: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Dominical → Papagayo Peninsula: $473 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($576 for 6–9, $717 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →
  • Uvita → Papagayo Peninsula: $488 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($596 for 6–9, $733 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Peñas Blancas → Papagayo Peninsula: $242 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($322 for 6–9, $425 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 3 hours door to door.Book →
  • Río Perdido → Papagayo Peninsula: $252 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($284 for 6–9, $347 for 10–12), 13% VAT included.Book →
  • Bijagua → Papagayo Peninsula: $294 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($372 for 6–9, $460 for 10–12), 13% VAT included.Book →
  • Punta Leona → Papagayo Peninsula: $327 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($430 for 6–9, $555 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Herradura → Papagayo Peninsula: $350 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($450 for 6–9, $576 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours door to door.Book →
  • Alajuela → Papagayo Peninsula: $380 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($445 for 6–9, $600 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 5 hours door to door.Book →
  • Malpaís → Papagayo Peninsula: $412 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($513 for 6–9, $649 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 4 hours 30 minutes door to door.Book →
  • Esterillos → Papagayo Peninsula: $426 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($528 for 6–9, $665 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →
  • Ojochal → Papagayo Peninsula: $473 per vehicle for up to 5 passengers ($576 for 6–9, $717 for 10–12), 13% VAT included, about 6 hours door to door.Book →

How booking, changes and cancellation work

  1. Book online: pick the route, the date, the time and the vehicle; pay by card on the checkout page. The price shown at checkout is the price charged.
  2. Changes of date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before pickup, subject to availability. Changing the route may change the price.
  3. Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable.
  4. Child seats and boosters are free: tell us the children's ages when booking. One large bag and one carry-on per traveller are included; surfboards and extra luggage fit in the larger vehicles.
  5. Airport pickups include real-time flight tracking: a delay moves the pickup at no charge, it never cancels it.