There are 4 ways to get from Heredia to San Carlos by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenalbus 205
4h 45m$46–57Drive 104.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Heredia to San Carloscar 104.7 km
2h 35m$14–21Fly
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
3h 1m$226–332Bus via El Pirro
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenalbus San Jose
5h 11m$41–57
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heredia to San Carlos is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Heredia to San Carlos is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Heredia to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from El Pirro and arriving at Boca Arenal via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Heredia and San Carlos is 152 km. The road distance is 104.7 km.
The best way to get from Heredia to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Heredia to San Carlos, including transfers.
Heredia to San Carlos bus services, operated by Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A., depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
The best way to get from Heredia to San Carlos is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 3h 1m.
Heredia to San Carlos bus services, operated by Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A., arrive at Boca Arenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to San Carlos is 105 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Heredia to San Carlos.
What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A. operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenal twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m. Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A.
- Phone
- 2661-1345
- Website
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Boca Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
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