Private Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Need to get from the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area to the LIR Airport area? Leave it up to our network of professional shuttle drivers. We’ve booked thousands of shuttle van transfers all around Costa Rica and would be happy to help you too. The drivers we use are reliable, friendly, and speak at least basic English. Read more about our shuttle booking service here.
Easy Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Pick-Up
We can organize pick up at hotels, vacation rentals, car rental agencies, boat docks, and more. All we need is your hotel name, vacation rental location, or other pick-up location.
Drop-Off
Airport: For departing flights, the driver will drop you off right at the airport’s main entrance and help you unload your bags. The airline kiosks are just through the doors.
Airport Area: If you are staying near the airport at a hotel or vacation rental, the driver will drop you off at the hotel reception or outside the vacation rental house.
Shuttle Schedule
The pick-up time is completely customizable, available 24 hours a day. Just enter your preferred time on the form along with your exact flight departure information (airline, flight number, and time).
Most airlines recommend arriving 3 hours before an international flight, so please select your pick-up time accordingly.
Note that late-night service (between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.) may be subject to extra charges. We will notify you of this by email before finalizing your booking.
Shuttle Duration and Included Stops
The drive from the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area to the LIR Airport area is approximately 4.5 hours.
Up to 1 hour of additional time is included for stops to use the restroom, have a quick meal, pick up groceries, take pictures, etc. The driver will be happy to recommend somewhere along the way.
We can also help coordinate longer stops along the route to see an attraction. If you would like to make a longer stop, please let us know so that we can quote the additional hours of waiting time. Waiting time typically costs around $30-40 per hour. The driver can hold your bags securely in the van.
Shuttle Price/Cost
2026 – Private shuttle from the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area to the LIR Airport area: $415 for 1-5 passengers; extra $18 per person for passengers 6-10; $707 for 11-22 passengers.
2027 – These prices also apply for 2027.
Our booking system will adjust the price based on the number of people. The total price is per shuttle, not per person. All rates are plus tax (13%). Prices are in US Dollars.
What to Expect
After you submit your private shuttle order, we’ll organize it with our favorite operator in that area, then send you an invoice. Once paid, you’ll receive a confirmation email and be ready to go!
A friendly, reliable driver will arrive on time and carefully transport you to your destination. This is a one-way service (not round-trip). Our drivers use modern, air-conditioned vans/minibuses for a comfortable ride. We also ensure that the drivers/companies are licensed by the Costa Rican government and insured.
Since this is a private shuttle service, only your group will be in the vehicle, no other passengers.
Luggage
Luggage is stored in the back. We size the van to account for 1 large suitcase and 1 medium carry-on bag per passenger (plus personal items). If you have more, just let us know so that we can send a larger vehicle.
Car Seats for Kids
Car seats and booster seats are free of charge and can be requested on the booking form.
Contact Information
Our contact and the shuttle operator’s contact will be on your final confirmation in case of any issues on the day of travel.
Still have questions? Read our FAQ or send us an email at bookings@twoweeksincostarica.com
Need the return trip? Find it here: Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Manuel Antonio
Two Weeks in Costa Rica, Inc. is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST41024.

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