All about buses to San José
Are you looking for a cheap coach to San José? Compare all 3 coach companies to San José and find out departure and arrival times, all 13 coach stations in San José, travel times and of course the best prices for the 14 daily buses to San José.
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Bus connections | 14 |
| bus stations | 13 |
| cheapest ride | £22 |
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Cheap bus tickets to San José
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Pleasure Ride4h 30m002:59Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop07:29San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0EconomyA Bus from Pleasure Ride goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 04/02/2026 02:59:52 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:29:52. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Pleasure Ride4h 30m002:59Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop07:29San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0EconomyA Bus from Pleasure Ride goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 05/02/2026 02:59:52 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:29:52. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Central Line10h 45m004:30ManaguaTica Bus Stop15:15San JoséGran Terminal del Caribe0BasicA Bus from Central Line goes from Tica Bus Stop, Managua (Nicaragua) at 04/02/2026 04:30:00 to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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My Pink Bus3h 0m016:15JacóTerminal Jaco-San Jose19:15San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Terminal Jaco-San Jose, Jacó (Costa Rica) at 04/02/2026 16:15:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 03/02/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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My Pink Bus5h 0m013:30Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop18:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 03/02/2026 13:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Cheap Carpooling to San José
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Ridecr3h 0m008:00La FortunaBus Stop11:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 06/02/2026 08:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Interbus5h 0m006:30Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop11:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 04/02/2026 06:30:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica1h 0m005:00Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop06:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 04/02/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Pleasure Ride5h 0m005:00Puerto Viejo de TalamancaAutotransportes Mepe Bus Stop10:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Pleasure Ride goes from Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Costa Rica) at 04/02/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £180 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to San José over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in San José which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to San José.
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FAQs about the bus route to San José
Is there a direct coach to San José?
Whether there is a direct coach route to San José depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to San José. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to San José?
Depending on which provider you travel to San José with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to San José have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to San José on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in San José?
There is a total of 13 coach stops in San José. Most coaches stop at Terminal del EUPSA. Check out our map of San José to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to San José?
There are 3 coach providers going to San José: Pleasure Ride, Central Line and My Pink Bus
How can I find the best coach deals to San José?
Find the best ticket deals to San José easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to San José?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to San José. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to San José, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to San José?
CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 14 daily connections from 3 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to San José. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.
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The most searched bus routes to San José
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San José. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to San José
Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to San José.
Cities near San José
Cities in and around San José, such as Jacó, La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.
