There are 2 ways to get from Jacó to San Carlos by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacó to San Carlos is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Jacó to San Carlos is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $19 - $28.
The distance between Jacó and San Carlos is 289 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Jacó to San Carlos without a car is to Bus and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $400 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Jacó to San Carlos, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacó to San Carlos is 144 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Jacó to San Carlos.
There are 47+ hotels available in San Carlos.
What companies run services between Jacó, Costa Rica and San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from Jacó to San Carlos. However, you can take the bus to Arenal Volcano National Park then take the taxi to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can drive from Jacó to San Carlos in around 3h 7m.
Bus from Jacó to Arenal Volcano National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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