What is the best way to travel from San José to Limón?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Limón from San José?
You can reach Limón with just £187 by taking a Carpool from Coach Costa Rica, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m005:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba09:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 05:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m011:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba15:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 11:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 15:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m017:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba21:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 17:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m002:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA05:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 02:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m005:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA08:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 05:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m002:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA05:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 02:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m005:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA08:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 05:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m008:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA11:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 08:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 11:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m011:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA14:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 11:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 14:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m014:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA17:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 14:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m005:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba09:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 05:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 09:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m011:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba15:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 11:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 15:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m017:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba21:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 17:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m023:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba03:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 23:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 03/03/2025 03:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
What are the fastest trips from San José to Limón?
You can get to Limón from San José in just 3h 15m with a Carpool from Caribe Extreme. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m002:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA05:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 02:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m005:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA08:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 05:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m005:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba09:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 05:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m011:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba15:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 11:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 15:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m017:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba21:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 27/02/2025 17:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 27/02/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m002:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA05:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 02:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m005:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA08:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 05:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m008:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA11:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 08:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 11:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m011:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA14:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 11:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 14:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Caribe Extreme3h 15m014:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA17:45LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Caribe Extreme goes from Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) at 28/02/2025 14:30:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 28/02/2025 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Fastest Carpool Friday
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m005:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba09:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 05:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 09:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m011:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba15:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 11:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 15:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m017:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba21:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 17:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 02/03/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Coach Costa Rica4h 0m023:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba03:00LimónParada de Buses UCR Limón0Premium EconomyA Car from Coach Costa Rica goes from Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) at 02/03/2025 23:00:00 to Parada de Buses UCR Limón, Limón (Costa Rica) arriving at 03/03/2025 03:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from San José to Limón
What are the most popular stations in San José and Limón?
In San José, you will usually depart from Terminal del EUPSA, Terminal de Buses Turrialba or Gran Terminal del Caribe, while in Limón you will be arriving at El Almendro, Parada de Buses UCR Limón or Parada Bus Stop, 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 Limón from San José? With 4 connections between 2 Carpool and Bus 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 San José and Limón, you can pay as low as £187 with a Carpool from Coach Costa Rica.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 Caribe Extreme: you will get to Limón in just 3h 15m.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 San José and Limón are Coach Costa Rica and Caribe Extreme, 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 San José and Limón 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 Colima or to Limon, and look at flights from Juan Santamaría - San José Airport, and landing at Limon 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 San José to Limón?
The most popular companies between San José and Limón, are Coach Costa Rica and Caribe Extreme. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from San José to Limón
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San José to Limón. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from San José to Limón
How can I reach Limón from San José?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Limón from San José.
How far is Limón from San José?
The distance between San José and Limón is 114.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San José and Limón?
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 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 20 kgs, and a flight 28 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from San José to Limón?
You can get to Limón with just £187 by taking a Carpool from Coach Costa Rica.
What is the fastest way to get from San José to Limón?
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 Limón in just 3h 15m with a Carpool from Caribe Extreme.
More routes to San José and to Limón
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San José and to Limón. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to San José
- Alajuela to San José
- Bocas del Toro to San José
- Jacó to San José
- Juan Santamaría - San José Airport to San José
- Liberia to San José
- Limón to San José
- Manuel Antonio to San José
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San José
- Puntarenas to San José
- Tamarindo to San José
- Trips to Limón
- Bocas del Toro to Limón