Transportation from Kingston City Center to Norman Manley International Airport
There are many options and alternatives to go to Kingston Airport from the city center of Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Among them, the most economical option is to take the 98 Port Royal – City center bus. You can distinguish these municipal buses, which operate every day of the week, including public holidays, by their yellow color. You can find the stops and times of this line and all other lines operating in the city on the official website of JUTC.
Private buses of Knutsford Connect, which carries passengers from Kingston Bus Terminal to the airport, are also a good option for this journey. The vehicles are large, air-conditioned and the road takes an average of 30 minutes. You can view the timetable of reciprocal flights on this company's website and application.
The Uber application, which is used safely in many cities around the world, is also widely used in Kingston. You can call an Uber or a taxi to get to the airport. It takes an average of 30 minutes to reach the airport, which is approximately 18 km away, under normal traffic conditions.
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.