Bus Schedules
A list of current bus schedules to popular destinations in Costa Rica. All buses depart from the San Jose area. Note that bus schedules may change and fares are approximate.
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ALAJUELA (Airport): $1; every 5-8 minutes 4:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; after 10:30 p.m. buses depart every 30 minutes for the airport; 45 minutes. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 2 and Calles 12/14. 2442-6900.
ARENAL/LA FORTUNA: $5.05; 6:15 a.m., 8:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; 4 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 12 and Avenida 7. 2255-0567.
BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK: $2.40; departs every 45 minutes on weekdays from 5:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.; ask to get off at the Quebrada Gonzalez Station or the Zurqui Station; wait on highway for return bus. Departs from the Gran Terminal del Caribe. 2222-0610
CAHUITA: $8; 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; 4 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 12 and Avenida 9 operated by Transportes Mepe in the San Carlos Terminal. 2257-8129.
DOMINICAL: $9; 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; 5 to 6 hours. Departs from Tracopa at Plaza Viquez in San Jose. Delio Morales 2777-0318. Also departs from San Isidro del General: $2.50; 7:00 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; 1.5 hours. Departs two blocks south of the church. Transportes Blanco 2771-4744.
FLAMINGO: $11; 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; 5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 20 and Avenidas 1/3. 2221-7202 ext 203.
GOLFITO: $12.75; 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (direct); 8 hours. Departs from Plaza Viquez. 2221-4214.
HEREDIA: $.90; every 5-10 minutes from 5:00 a.m.- midnight; 25 minutes. Buses depart from the intersection of Calle 1 and Avenidas 7/9 and Calle 4 and Avenidas 5/7. 2233-8392 or 2261-7171.
IRAZU VOLCANO: $8 (round-trip); 8:00 a.m.; 2.5 hours. Buses depart from the intersection of Avenida 2 and Calles 1/3. 2530-1064.
JACO: $4.10; 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. 2 hours. Departs from Avenidas 1/3 and Calle 16 Coca Cola Station. 2223-1109.
LANKESTER GARDEN/PARAISO: $1.10; every 9:00 am. to 2:00 p.m., every 30 minutes 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; 1 hour. Departs from Cuesta Moras. 2574-6127.
LIBERIA: $6.85; every hour 6:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.; 4 hours. Departs from the Pulmitan terminal at Calle 14, Avenida 5/7. 2222-1650.
LIMON: $6.25; every hour 5:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; 2.5 hours. Departs from the Terminal del Caribe at Avenida 13 and Calle Central. 2222-0610 / 2221-7990 / 2221-2596
MANZANILLO: $10.50; 12:00 p.m.; 5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 13 and Calle Central Terminal del Caribe. 2222-0610 / 2221-7990 / 2221-2596
MONTEVERDE/SANTA ELENA: $4.65; 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; 4.5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 12 and Avenidas 7/9 Terminal Atlantico Norte. 2222-3854.
MANUEL ANTONIO/QUEPOS (Direct): $7.50; 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; 3.5 hours; Departs from main Tracopa Station at Plaza Viquez/Avenida 10. 2223-5567.
NICOYA: $6.90; 5:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.; 4 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 5 and Calles 14/16 (Alfaro Terminal). Buses also depart from and return to Liberia daily en route to Nicoya. 2222-2666.
NOSARA: $10; 5:30 a.m.; 6.5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 5 and Calles 14/16 (Alfaro Terminal).
PANAMA/HERMOSA BEACHES: $9.50; 3:30 p.m.; 6 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 20 and Avenidas 1/3. Buses also depart from Liberia several times daily. 2221-7202 ext. 203.
PLAYA DEL COCO: $7; 8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.; 5.5 hours. Departs from Avenida 5 and Calles 10/12. Buses also depart from and return to Liberia daily en route to Coco. 2222-1650.
POAS VOLCANO: $7.15 (round-trip); 8:30 a.m.; 2.5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida Segunda and Calles 12/14. 2442-6900.
PUERTO JIMENEZ: $13; 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.; 8 hours. Bus departs from the intersection of Calle 12 and Avenidas 7/9 Blanco Lobo Station. 2257-4121.
PUERTO VIEJO (Caribbean): $9; 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; 4.5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Calle 12 and Avenidas 7/9 operated by Transportes Mepe in the San Carlos Terminal. Buses also depart daily from Limon. 2222-0610 / 2221-7990 / 2221-2596
PUNTARENAS DIRECT: $4.50; every hour 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; 2 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 12 and Calle 16. 2222-8231.
SAMARA: $8; 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Saturdays); 5 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 5 and Calles 14/16 (Alfaro Terminal). Buses also depart from and return to Samara daily en route to Nicoya. 2222-2666.
SAN ISIDRO DEL GENERAL: $5.65; every hour 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 3 hours. Departs from Plaza Viquez. 2222-2422 ext. 3.
SARCHI: $2; 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.; one hour and 40 minutes. Departs from the intersection of Calle 18 and Avenidas 5/7. 2258-2004.
TAMARINDO: $10; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; 6 hours. Departs from the intersection of Avenida 3 and Calles 14/16 Alfaro Terminal. 2222-2666/2255-0775.
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