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How to get fromSan José to Alto Palmaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Alto Palma by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San José to Jigueralbus bus Quepos – San José vía Puriscal
    1h 13m
    $9–11

  2. Drive 55.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Alto Palmacar car 55.6 km
    1h 8m
    $8–11

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San José to Puriscalbus bus Quepos – San José vía Puriscal
    2. Take the taxi from Puriscal to Alto Palmataxi taxi
    36 min
    $44–55

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Alto Palmataxi taxi 55.6 km
    1h 8m
    $110–140

San José to Alto Palma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Alto Palma, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to Jigueral twice daily. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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