There are 4 ways to get from Playa Hermosa to San José by taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Playa Hermosa to Parada Entrada San Migueltaxi
- Take the bus from Parada Entrada San Miguel to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 711-B/C
2h 9m$46–53Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Playa Hermosa to Turrialbacar
- Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus 302 Direct
2h 38m$15–22Taxi, bus via Parada La Nana
- Take the taxi from Playa Hermosa to Parada La Nanataxi
- Take the bus from Parada La Nana to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 703-A
2h 21m$64–78Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Playa Hermosa to San Josécar 140.5 km
2h 46m$19–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa Hermosa to San José is to drive and bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Hermosa to San José is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $45 - $55.
The distance between Playa Hermosa and San José is 262 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Playa Hermosa to San José without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $45 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Playa Hermosa to San José, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Hermosa to San José is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Playa Hermosa to San José.
There are 750+ hotels available in San José.
What companies run services between Playa Hermosa, Cartago, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from Playa Hermosa to San José. However, you can take the taxi to Parada Entrada San Miguel then take the bus to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Playa Hermosa to San Jose Terminal Transtusa via Turrialba in around 2h 38m.
- Website
- Transportes Matina Bataan
Bus from Parada Entrada San Miguel to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Transportes Matina Bataan
Bus from Parada La Nana to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Transportes Matina Bataan
- Phone
- +506 4036-1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transtusa
Bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transtusa
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@caribeños.com
- Website
- Grupo Caribeños
Bus from Parada La Nana to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Grupo Caribeños
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $35–65
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