Search Flights from Jacksonville (Jacksonville Executive - Craig Municipal) to San Jose (Costa Rica)

Jacksonville International Airport can be easily reached by alternative methods such as car rental, shuttle services, taxis, airport services and limousines from the city center or other important centers around the area. The limousines are most frequently used in the city for this purpose, and are very suitable for passengers that value comfort as they come with special chauffeurs. If you preference is economically suitable transport rather than comfort or speed, you can use hotel shuttle services and the airport shuttles. You can also rent a car from the center and then fly directly after leaving the rental car at the airport terminal provided that you are inform the car rental agency in advance. If you prefer a more classical and direct method to get to the airport other than these then you can just take a taxi. There are shuttle services from some of the hotels nearby and in the center. You can get information from your hotel in advance and if it’s possible take shuttle service to Jacksonville International Airport.

Car Rental

The best way to get to Jacksonville International Airport from the city center is to rent a car. There are many alternatives for passengers in the city in terms of car rental, including Hertz, Enterprise, and AVIS. You can pick up your rental car and follow road signs to Jacksonville International Airport. If you need to leave your car at the airport for a while, you can use the airport's large car park. If you choose a car rental agency with an office at the airport, you will have the option of leaving your car at the airport.

Taxi

You can find a taxi almost every hour in the city without difficulty, day or night, to take you from the city center to Jacksonville International Airport. If you go to the airport by taxi, the fare will vary depending on where you are coming from and it’s off the meter. If you need to travel to the airport from a far away point, you can try to determine the price with taxi driver to settle for a price that will keep to your budget-friendly. If you can’t negotiate a fixed price, then you can learn the average rate and if necessary pick a different method of transport.

Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services to Jacksonville International Airport from the city center at certain times of day. To get on these services it is usually necessary to come to the pre-determined locations in the center. For this reason, the services may not be the best alternative for those who prefer an uninterrupted and comfortable journey. However, if you are staying in a district close to the center, you can learn the points of departure of the shuttle services from your hotel.

Airport Services

Airport services also provide a preferential option at affordable prices for passengers who want to get to Jacksonville International Airport. Airport shuttles usually operate between certain points, similar to shuttle services. If you are staying far away from the departure points of the airport services, you could take a taxi as far as departure point and then transfer use the airport services to save on money.

Hotel Services

Traveling to the airport with hotel shuttles is also a good option if you are staying in a hotel. Hotels usually provide transfer service to their guests at certain times of day. If your flight's departure time is within the hours of your hotel service, then you can take one of the services to Jacksonville International Airport. You can find detailed information about hotel services from the hotel's internet site or you can call speak with your hotel to tell them about your departure time to see what options are available.

Limousine Rental

Limousines for transportation to Jacksonville International Airport have long been one of the most preferred methods. The interest in using limousines may come from their high availability. Once you make a reservation from one of the limousine rental companies located in the center, your private limousine will be at your door shortly and will take you to the airport with the private driver as quickly as possible.

Airport Information

The Jacksonville International Airport has a large choice of restaurants and cafes, resting and waiting areas such as passenger lounges, art galleries and shops. You can get support whenever you want in almost any subject you have in mind at the airport counseling desk, or find some calm away from everything in the meditation room. There is also free wireless connection at the airport for those who need the Internet to take care of some things. If you want to relax a little while you are in Jacksonville International Airport, you can get a massage at the Comfort Zone Spa, which is open from early morning to late afternoon. It’s possible to withdraw or transfer money from ATM machines. If you want to dine at Jacksonville International Airport, you have many options such as Budweiser Track & Grill, Chili's Too, Burger King, Ciao Gourmet Market, Freshens, Quizno's, Shula's Bar & Grill, Starbucks and Vino Volo.

If you want to browse and shop for souvenirs without leaving the terminal, you can find Amelia Island Marketplace, Best Buy Express, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers stores. In addition to these, there are many other stores you can buy clothes, newspapers, magazines, flowers from such as CNBC News Stand, InMotion Entertainment, Insight, River City Travel Mart, and 24-Hour Flowers. There is also a large parking area at the terminal for passengers driving to the airport. You can park your car here or take advantage from the valet service. Please note that if you are traveling to the airport for business purposes, you also have the opportunity to make your calls in spacious meeting rooms. If you want to make use of the rooms then you will need to contact the airport in advance and make reservations.

Juan Santamaria International Airport, which is located near the city center of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is one of the busiest airports of the country. If you are travelling with your private car, you can follow the highway General Cañas while travelling to the city center from the airport, which is located 11 miles of San Jose. You can also benefit from the transportation alternatives such as taxi or bus which carry passengers to San Jose city center by departing from the airport terminal. If you want to travel in the city comfortably or travel to different parts of the city, you can rent a car before leaving the airport terminal. The shuttles of tour operators are generally preferred by crowded groups who want to travel to the city center from the airport. If you plan to use the shuttles which are more budget-friendly for crowded groups, you should make a reservation in advance. If you consider renting a car for your transportation, it would be a good idea to get in contact with the car rental company in advance and make a reservation before your travel. In this way, your car will be ready for you at the airport and you won’t have any trouble in finding a car especially during busy seasons. You don’t have to make a reservation in order to use taxis or buses. At any time of the day, you can easily find a taxi at Juan Santamaria Airport. There are also buses operating frequently and carrying passengers to the center.

Bus

TUASA buses, which start operating at 04:30 am, carry passengers to San Jose city center from Juan Santamaria Airport until 11:00 pm. You can get to the center of Alajuela in about 15 minutes by getting on a bus for an affordable price. If you need to travel in the direction of Heredia, your travel will last 40 minutes by bus. If you need to travel to Jan Jose, it will last about 35 minutes. Buses departing from the airport terminal offer a fast and economical transportation. Station Wagon buses operating for 24 hours offer service between the city centers and the beaches located in Guanacaste and Puntarena. You can benefit from these vehicles in order to travel to Alajuela and San Jose. If you want to get information about TUASA buses, you can call (506) 2442-6900. For Station Wagon buses, you can call (506) 2441 1181 and get detailed information.

Car Rental

At Juan Santamaria Airport, many international car rental companies offer service for passengers wanting to rent a car. You can get in contact with Dollar, one of the car rental companies located at the airport, by calling (506) 2443-2078 or make a reservation for the car you want to rent over the internet and receive your car when you arrive at the airport terminal. If you choose Payless for renting a car, you can contact (506) 2430 4647 or (506) 2256 0101 and get detailed information about car reservation. In addition, there are many other companies at the airport such as Hertz and Firefly Rent a Car, Economy, Solid, Advantage, Nu, Solid, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Budget and Apex and you can also contact one of these companies for your transportation. In order to rent your car from Hertz and Firefly, you can call (506) 2221-1818 or (506) 2258-4343 and (506) 2430-7707. National, Enterprise and Alamo can be reached from (506) 2242-7700. In addition, you should keep in mind that you can speed up your car rental process by reserving your car through the internet. All of these companies offer online services for their customers. In order not to confront any problem while receiving your car from the car rental office located at the terminal, you should have your travel documents such as international driver’s license and passport with you.

Taxi

You can easily distinguish the orange-colored taxis waiting in front of exit door of the airport terminal. Taxis Unidos vehicles offer service for 24 hours at Juan Santamaria Airport. If you want to get in contact with the taxi office located at the airport, you can call (506) 2443-7544 and get information. Furthermore, taxis are one of the fastest transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to San Jose and other important centers located near it. In addition, the fare you will pay for travelling to San Jose from the airport is not very high. The distance between these points is 11 miles. You can get on these in front of the airport terminal and reach your destination in the city center within minutes. There is not much chance to bargain with the driver but you can get in contact with the drivers in advance and learn how much you need to pay for travelling to your destination. If you need to travel as a crowded group or have heavy luggage, you can prefer one of the bigger vehicles. The cost of travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport by taxi is not very high but you can travel to the center by using a means of public transportation such as bus. After reaching the city center by bus, you can continue your travel by getting on a taxi from the center and in this way, you can reduce your travel cost.

Tour Operator Shuttle

Another transportation alternative offered to the passengers travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport is the shuttles of tour operators. You can choose one of the two different companies offering service in this field. These companies are Gray Line Airport Express and Interbus. When you come to the shuttle rental points located in baggage claim area, you can get information about the fares which can vary depending on your route and travel date. After getting detailed information, you can make your decision. If you decide to benefit from the shuttle service offered by the tour operators, you can contact Gray Line Airport Express by calling (506) 2220-2126 and (506) 2291-2222 and make a reservation after you ask the questions coming to your mind. For Interbus, which is the other alternative offering service at Juan Santamaria Airport, you can call (506) 4100-0888 and get information about these shuttles. You can use the shuttles of the tour operators for travelling in Costa Rica or to any other destination abroad. These shuttles are one of the most ideal transportation vehicles for those travelling in group or trip organizations.