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How to get fromSan José to Cataratas del Toroby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Cataratas del Toro by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zarcerobus bus 214 Laguna de Alfaro Ruiz
    2. Take the taxi from Zarcero to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    $53–72

  2. Drive 64.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Cataratas del Torocar car 64.8 km
    1h 52m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi 64.8 km
    1h 52m
    $140–180

  4. Bus, taxi via Zarcero

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zarcerobus bus 205
    2. Take the taxi from Zarcero to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $57–72

  5. Bus, taxi via Alajuela

    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    2h 47m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Cataratas del Toro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Cataratas del Toro, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Cataratas del Toro. However, you can take the bus to Zarcero then take the taxi to Cataratas del Toro. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Cataratas del Toro in around 1h 52m.

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