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How to get fromSan José to Cararaby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Diagonal A Villa Lagarto

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José to Diagonal A Villa Lagartobus bus 655
    2. Take the taxi from Diagonal A Villa Lagarto to Cararataxi taxi
    2h 9m
    $65–82

  2. Drive 76.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Cararacar car 76.5 km
    1h 25m
    $11–15

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San José to Pozonbus bus Golfito – San José vía Costanera
    2. Take the taxi from Pozon to Cararataxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $65–82

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Cararataxi taxi 76.5 km
    1h 25m
    $150–190

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  • Distance: 105.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Carara. However, you can take the bus to Diagonal A Villa Lagarto then take the taxi to Carara. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pozon then take the taxi to Carara.

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