There are 3 ways to get from San José to Boruca by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi via Ciudad Cortés
best- Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Cortésbus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera
- Take the taxi from Ciudad Cortés to Borucataxi
2h 24m$91–113Drive 198.3 km
cheapest- Drive from San José to Borucacar 198.3 km
4h 40m$27–39Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San José to Olla Cerobus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera
- Take the taxi from Olla Cero to Borucataxi
3h 2m$107–129
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San José to Boruca is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San José to Boruca is to bus and taxi via Ciudad Cortés which takes 2h 24m and costs $90 - $120.
The distance between San José and Boruca is 218 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.
The best way to get from San José to Boruca without a car is to bus and taxi via Ciudad Cortés which takes 2h 24m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from San José to Boruca, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San José to Boruca is 198 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from San José to Boruca.
There are 29+ hotels available in Boruca.
What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Boruca, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from San José to Boruca. However, you can take the bus to Ciudad Cortés then take the taxi to Boruca. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Boruca in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from San José to Ciudad Cortés
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $16–18
Bus from San José to Olla Cero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $17–19
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $75–110
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