Distance from Puntarenas to San José
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 1,144 metres: San José sits at 1,148 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Puntarenas4 mPuntarenas is a city in the Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the Puntarenas, Chacarita and…
San José1,148 mSan José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national govern…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Puntarenas to San José?
It is 83 km in a straight line from Puntarenas to San José. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Puntarenas to San José?
A direct flight takes about 51 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Puntarenas to San José?
Around 1 h 23 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.