Transportation from the City Center to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport
It takes about 20 minutes to get to Rafael Nunez Airport, which is 6 km from Cartagena city center. The most affordable means of transportation for this is the bus numbered T102. Orange and white buses run to the airport every 15-20 minutes from the stops in Parque Apolo, San Diego or Teatro Heredia in the city center. You can pay the fare in cash to the driver, or you can buy from local transport cards and top up the balance.
Since Colombia uses Uber, you can easily book a ride to your hotel using the app to get to Cartagena Airport. Thus, you can choose how much you will pay and how you will go by car. In addition, it costs almost the same price to take a taxi to Cartagena Airport by turning any of the regular taxis from the road. However, it may be wiser to agree a price with the driver before setting off.
It is also useful to be careful about people who are asked for tips by picking up and carrying the luggage of tourists at the airport without asking as soon as they get out of the taxi.
Apart from taxis and buses, private transfers can be arranged by making a reservation in advance. It is possible to arrange transfers from both local companies and well-known tour sites. Prices vary depending on the vehicle chosen. To go to Cartagena Airport, the private transfer vehicle picks up passengers directly from the hotel lobby at the desired time.
Transportation from San Jose Airport to San Jose City Center
The only means of transportation from San Jose International Airport, also known as Juan Santamaría Airport, to San Jose city center are buses, taxis and personal/rental car options.
When you leave the airport, you should take the Alajuela – San Jose bus in the direction of San Jose from the bus stop in front of the terminal. The journey is 18 km and takes about 35 minutes. Bus drivers sell tickets for the trip.
Taxi service to any destination in Costa Rica is available 24 hours a day at the airport terminal. Many companies authorized by the airport offer transfer services to both individuals and groups with orange and red vehicles. Also, Uber is an alternative for transportation in San Jose.
If you want to visit San Jose and the surrounding cities and do not want to deal with taxis or transfers every time, renting a car is also a good option. There are offices of world-renowned rent-a-car companies such as Budget Alamo Enterprise in the terminal.