All about buses to San José
Are you looking for a cheap coach to San José? Compare all 6 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 26 daily buses to San José.
| Local Time | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Bus connections | 26 |
| bus stations | 13 |
| cheapest ride | £10 |
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| Other companies are My Pink Bus and Transporte del Sol | |
Cheap bus tickets to San José
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GuateGo1h 30m004:30JacóTerminal Jaco-San Jose06:00San JoséFrente A Decavisa Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from GuateGo goes from Terminal Jaco-San Jose, Jacó (Costa Rica) at 18/06/2026 04:30:00 to Frente A Decavisa Coach Stop, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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GuateGo3h 30m005:30MonteverdeTransmonteverde09:00San JoséFrente A Decavisa Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from GuateGo goes from Transmonteverde, Monteverde (Costa Rica) at 18/06/2026 05:30:00 to Frente A Decavisa Coach Stop, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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GuateGo4h 0m005:30MonteverdeTransmonteverde09:30San JoséFrente A Decavisa Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from GuateGo goes from Transmonteverde, Monteverde (Costa Rica) at 19/06/2026 05:30:00 to Frente A Decavisa Coach Stop, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 19/06/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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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 18/06/2026 02:59:52 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 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 18/06/2026 04:30:00 to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 15:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Central Line10h 45m004:30ManaguaTica Bus Stop15:15San JoséGran Terminal del Caribe0EconomyA Bus from Central Line goes from Tica Bus Stop, Managua (Nicaragua) at 19/06/2026 04:30:00 to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 19/06/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Transporte del Sol11h 30m012:00ManaguaTica Bus Stop23:30San JoséTransNica Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Transporte del Sol goes from Tica Bus Stop, Managua (Nicaragua) at 18/06/2026 12:00:00 to TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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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 18/06/2026 16:15:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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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 20/06/2026 02:59:52 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:29:52. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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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 18/06/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 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 18/06/2026 13:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Faro Travel1h 40m015:15JacóLapa Verde16:55San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0EconomyA Bus from Faro Travel goes from Lapa Verde, Jacó (Costa Rica) at 18/06/2026 15:15:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Faro Travel3h 0m008:00MonteverdeTransmonteverde11:00San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0EconomyA Bus from Faro Travel goes from Transmonteverde, Monteverde (Costa Rica) at 21/06/2026 08:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 21/06/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheap Carpooling to San José
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Ridecr0h 30m005:00AlajuelaCity05:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from City, Alajuela (Costa Rica) at 20/06/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 20/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Interbus2h 30m010:00JacóLapa Verde12:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Lapa Verde, Jacó (Costa Rica) at 18/06/2026 10:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 18/06/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Coach Costa Rica1h 0m011:00Juan Santamaría - San José AirportJuan Santamaría - San José Airport12:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Juan Santamaría - San José Airport, Juan Santamaría - San José Airport (Costa Rica) at 20/06/2026 11:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Jacamar Naturalist Tour2h 30m004:30QueposTerminal de Buses de Quepos07:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Jacamar Naturalist Tour goes from Terminal de Buses de Quepos, Quepos (Costa Rica) at 24/06/2026 04:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 24/06/2026 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £205 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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 6 coach providers going to San José: Central Line, Pleasure Ride, GuateGo, Faro Travel, Transporte del Sol and My Pink Bus
How can I find the best coach deals to San José?
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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.
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The most searched bus routes to San José
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