How to get from Jacó to San José

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What is the best way to travel from Jacó to San José?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to San José from Jacó. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 9 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 30m
£10
£20
3
Car
1h 30m
£33
£139
20

What is the cheapest way to reach San José from Jacó?

You can reach San José with just £10 by taking a Bus from Transportes Jaco, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £31
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £31
Thursday
from £118
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £10
Sunday

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • Easy Ride
    2h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    11:00
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Easy Ride
    Premium Economy
    from £33
  • Easy Ride
    2h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    15:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Easy Ride
    Premium Economy
    from £33
  • Interbus
    2h 30m
    0
    10:00
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    12:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Interbus
    Premium Economy
    from £41
  • Interbus
    2h 30m
    0
    13:45
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    16:15
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Interbus
    Premium Economy
    from £41
  • Ridecr
    2h 15m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    18:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Ridecr
    Premium Economy
    from £495

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • Coach Costa Rica
    1h 50m
    0
    11:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    13:20
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Coach Costa Rica
    Premium Economy
    from £118
  • Coach Costa Rica
    1h 50m
    0
    17:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:20
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Coach Costa Rica
    Premium Economy
    from £118
  • Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    1h 30m
    0
    04:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    06:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    Premium Economy
    from £126
  • Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    1h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    09:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    Premium Economy
    from £126
  • Ridecr
    1h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    04:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Ridecr
    Premium Economy
    from £256

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    11:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10
  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    15:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10
  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10

What are the fastest trips from Jacó to San José?

You can get to San José from Jacó in just 1h 30m with a Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 3h 0m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 2h 0m
Thursday
from 1h 30m
Friday
from 3h 0m
Saturday
from 2h 30m
Sunday

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • Easy Ride
    2h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    11:00
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Easy Ride
    Premium Economy
    from £33
  • Easy Ride
    2h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    15:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Easy Ride
    Premium Economy
    from £33
  • Ridecr
    2h 15m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    18:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Ridecr
    Premium Economy
    from £495
  • Interbus
    2h 30m
    0
    10:00
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    12:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Interbus
    Premium Economy
    from £41
  • Interbus
    2h 30m
    0
    13:45
    Jacó
    Lapa Verde
    16:15
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Interbus
    Premium Economy
    from £41
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    1h 30m
    0
    04:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    06:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    Premium Economy
    from £126
  • Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    1h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    09:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Jacamar Naturalist Tour
    Premium Economy
    from £126
  • Ridecr
    1h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    04:00
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Ridecr
    Premium Economy
    from £256
  • Coach Costa Rica
    1h 50m
    0
    11:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    13:20
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Coach Costa Rica
    Premium Economy
    from £118
  • Coach Costa Rica
    1h 50m
    0
    17:30
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:20
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    Coach Costa Rica
    Premium Economy
    from £118

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • My Pink Bus
    3h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:15
    San José
    Terminal de Buses Turrialba
    0
    My Pink Bus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    11:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10
  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    15:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10
  • Transportes Jaco
    2h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Jacó
    Terminal Jaco-San Jose
    19:30
    San José
    Terminal del EUPSA
    0
    Transportes Jaco
    Economy
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Jacó to San José

What are the most popular stations in Jacó and San José?

In Jacó, you will usually depart from Terminal Jaco-San Jose or Lapa Verde, while in San José you will be arriving at Terminal del EUPSA, Terminal de Buses Turrialba or Cementero General, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San José from Jacó? With 3 connections between 9 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Jacó and San José, you can pay as low as £10 with a Bus from Transportes Jaco.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour: you will get to San José in just 1h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Jacó and San José are My Pink Bus, Transportes Jaco and Easy Ride, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Jacó and San José is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Herradura or to Colima, and look at flights from Tambor Airport, and landing at Juan Santamaría - San José Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Jacó to San José?

The most popular companies between Jacó and San José, are My Pink Bus, Transportes Jaco and Easy Ride. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: My Pink Bus and Transportes Jaco

All you need to know when you travel from Jacó to San José

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Jacó to San José. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Jacó to San José

How can I reach San José from Jacó?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to San José from Jacó.

How far is San José from Jacó?

The distance between Jacó and San José is 69.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Jacó and San José?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 17 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Jacó to San José?

You can get to San José with just £10 by taking a Bus from Transportes Jaco.

What is the fastest way to get from Jacó to San José?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San José in just 1h 30m with a Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour.

More routes to Jacó and to San José

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Jacó and to San José. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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