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How to get from Santa Cruz (Guanacaste) to San Rafael (San José)

Calculate route from Santa Cruz (Guanacaste, Costa Rica) to San Rafael (San José, Costa Rica).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Santa Cruz and San Rafael is 162.7 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Santa Cruz to San Rafael detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Santa Cruz - San Rafael by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from San Rafael to Santa Cruz :

162.7212.5 km4h44mn
  1. Continue onto Calle 1 Fray Gregorio de Beire 0h0mn
    127 m
  2. Turn right onto Avenida 3 0h0mn
    95 m
  3. Turn right onto Calle 3 0h0mn
    76 m
  4. Turn left onto Avenida 1 Cleto González Víquez 0h0mn
    192 m
  5. Keep right onto Avenida 1 Cleto González Víquez 0h2mn
    950 m
  6. Turn left onto Calle Esquipulas 0h1mn
    660 m
  7. Turn sharp right onto Corredor Chorotega 1h31mn
    31.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Paso del Tempisque 1h52mn
    49.2 km
  9. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Entrada Vía 1 0h0mn
    283 m
  10. Keep right toward 1 0h3mn
    2.2 km
  11. Turn left 0h0mn
    18 m
  12. Turn right 0h0mn
    231 m
  13. Turn right onto Calle Cinco Esquinas 0h0mn
    17 m
  14. Turn left onto Carretera Interamericana Norte 0h2mn
    1.5 km
  15. Keep right 0h0mn
    182 m
  16. Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte 1h53mn
    52.3 km
  17. Keep right onto Vía 131 0h28mn
    19.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Calle Central 0h5mn
    3.6 km
  19. Turn sharp left onto Entrada Vía 27 and take 27 toward Atenas, San José 1h39mn
    45.2 km
  20. Keep right and take 310 toward Ciudad Colon, Puriscal, Guachipelín 0h0mn
    354 m
  21. Keep right and take 310 toward Guachipelín 0h0mn
    27 m
  22. Turn right onto Calle Guachipelines 0h3mn
    2.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Carretera John F. Kennedy 0h2mn
    1.3 km
  24. Turn sharp right onto Calle 130 0h0mn
    244 m
  25. Turn slight left onto Transversal 124 0h0mn
    105 m
  26. Turn left onto Calle Landford 0h0mn
    141 m
  27. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Santa Cruz (San José) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Santa Cruz to biggest cities in Guanacaste


Other major cities in country :

Route from San Rafael to major cities (Costa Rica).

  • Distance San Rafael Limon
    121 km
  • Distance San Rafael San Francisco
    7 km

Nearest cities to Santa Cruz :

  • San Jose, 335,007 inhabitants. 169 km
  • Limon, 63,081 inhabitants. 281 km
  • San Francisco, 55,923 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Alajuela, 47,494 inhabitants. 153 km
  • Liberia, 45,380 inhabitants. 45 km
  • Paraiso, 39,702 inhabitants. 194 km
  • Puntarenas, 35,650 inhabitants. 88 km
  • San Isidro, 34,877 inhabitants. 230 km
  • Curridabat, 34,586 inhabitants. 174 km
  • San Vicente, 34,447 inhabitants. 172 km
  • San Vicente de Moravia, 34,447 inhabitants. 172 km
  • San Jose, 31,430 inhabitants. 91 km
  • Purral, 30,034 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Turrialba, 28,955 inhabitants. 212 km
  • San Miguel, 28,827 inhabitants. 173 km
  • San Pedro, 27,477 inhabitants. 172 km
  • San Rafael Abajo, 27,419 inhabitants. 150 km
  • Quesada, 27,310 inhabitants. 127 km
  • Ipis, 26,669 inhabitants. 175 km
  • Cartago, 26,594 inhabitants. 188 km
  • Chacarita, 26,354 inhabitants. 94 km
  • San Juan, 26,047 inhabitants. 168 km
  • Mercedes, 26,007 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Guadalupe, 26,005 inhabitants. 171 km
  • Aserri, 25,874 inhabitants. 170 km
  • San Rafael, 25,410 inhabitants. 163 km
  • San Felipe, 24,985 inhabitants. 167 km
  • Patarra, 23,983 inhabitants. 175 km
  • Tejar, 22,433 inhabitants. 159 km
  • Heredia, 21,947 inhabitants. 163 km
  • San Pablo, 21,662 inhabitants. 166 km
  • Calle Blancos, 20,710 inhabitants. 170 km
  • Canas, 20,306 inhabitants. 57 km
  • Guapiles, 19,092 inhabitants. 197 km
  • Siquirres, 18,231 inhabitants. 228 km
  • San Diego, 16,991 inhabitants. 178 km
  • Colima, 15,875 inhabitants. 168 km
  • Esparza, 15,575 inhabitants. 105 km
  • San Juan de Dios, 15,469 inhabitants. 170 km
  • Nicoya, 15,313 inhabitants. 19 km
  • San Rafael Arriba, 15,051 inhabitants. 171 km
  • Desamparados, 14,448 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Concepcion, 14,000 inhabitants. 177 km
  • Alajuelita, 13,845 inhabitants. 168 km
  • Sabanilla, 13,251 inhabitants. 173 km
  • Granadilla, 12,683 inhabitants. 176 km
  • Santa Cruz, 12,281 inhabitants. 0 km
  • San Josecito, 12,195 inhabitants. 165 km
  • Escazu, 12,071 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Naranjo, 11,853 inhabitants. 133 km

Location Santa Cruz (Guanacaste) :

Country flag
Location Santa Cruz
State Guanacaste
County Santa Cruz
Country Costa Rica
Country code / ISO 2 CR
Latitude 10.2605300
Longitude -85.5851000
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone America/Costa_Rica

Location San Rafael (San José) :

Country flag
Location San Rafael
State San José
County Escazú
Country Costa Rica
Country code / ISO 2 CR
Latitude 9.9278700
Longitude -84.1372200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone America/Costa_Rica

Find a hotel in San Rafael

Hotel El Marañón


Surrounded by a lush tropical forest, Hotel El Marañón is a sustainable and ecological hotel located in Colón. A restaurant and a spa and wellness centre with activities such as acupuncture are featured on site. This hotel is located 10.26 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 18 rooms. You can book a room from 65 USD.

Location :
Hotel El Marañón
Contiguo a la Iglesia de Barrio Trinidad, Ciudad Colón
10200 San Jose

Book a room from 65 USD

Hotel 1915


Hotel 1915 is located in Alajuela and offers free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. This hotel is located 13.26 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 20 rooms. You can book a room from 45 USD.

Location :
Hotel 1915
712, Alajuela, Costa Rica
11000 Alajuela

Book a room from 45 USD

Park View - Airport & City Hotel


Featuring free WiFi, Park View - Airport & City Hotel offers rooms in Alajuela City, 1.3 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 1.4 km from City Mall Alajuela. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is 7 km from Zoo Ave. This hotel is located 12.92 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 2 rooms. You can book a room from 54.65 USD.

Location :
Park View - Airport & City Hotel
Calle 1, Avenida 1 Diagonal a Iglesia Catedral
20101 Alajuela

Book a room from 54.65 USD

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites


Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport. This hotel is located 12.74 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 25 rooms. You can book a room from 52 USD.

Location :
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Alajuela Avenida 2, Del Teatro Municipal 200 metros al Este
20101 Alajuela

Book a room from 52 USD

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela


A convenient stay at the favorite hotel for travelers with complimentary transportation to and from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Surrounded by a variety of dining options. Next to Mango Plaza and Walmart. This hotel is located 11.37 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 127 rooms. You can book a room from 103 USD.

Location :
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Plaza Los Mangos,Radial Francisco J Orlich
20109 Alajuela

Book a room from 103 USD

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse


El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi. This hotel is located 8.77 from the city center Naranjo.

This 4.0 star property has 29 rooms. You can book a room from 93.08 USD.

Location :
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Lado Suroeste de Panasonic
49-4005 Heredia

Book a room from 93.08 USD

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport


Hampton Inn provides modern accommodation just 1,5 km from San Jose International Airport. It features a large pool and a gym, as well as free Wi-Fi and free airport transfers. This hotel is located 10.45 from the city center Naranjo.

This 4.0 star property has 100 rooms. You can book a room from 120.6 USD.

Location :
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Highway 1 Airport Boulevard
00011 Alajuela

Book a room from 120.6 USD

Aloft San Jose


Situated in the Forum 2 Business Park, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour snack bar, free parking and spacious loft-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. This hotel is located 7.04 from the city center Naranjo.

This 4.0 star property has 150 rooms. You can book a room from 75 USD.

Location :
Aloft San Jose
Parque empresarial Forum II Radial Belen-Santa Ana, San Jose
10101 San Jose

Book a room from 75 USD

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum Costa Rica


Offering an outdoor pool and a gym, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum Costa Rica is located a 25-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Each stylish room has free WiFi. This hotel is located 6.80 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 100 rooms. You can book a room from 72 USD.

Location :
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum Costa Rica
From Centro Empresarial Forum 2, 150 meters sur y 50 meters oeste
10903 San Jose

Book a room from 72 USD

Hotel Mango


Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Mango is located in Alajuela, just a 2-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It features beautiful tropical gardens and free WiFI and daily breakfast. This hotel is located 10.20 from the city center Naranjo.

This 3.0 star property has 16 rooms. You can book a room from 80.3 USD.

Location :
Hotel Mango
500 mts. Este del Aeropuerto Intl. Juan Santamaria.
00215 Alajuela

Book a room from 80.3 USD