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How to get fromSan José to El Fósforoby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the taxi from Liberia to El Fósforotaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $160–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal de buses Upalabus bus 515
    4h 33m
    $18–23

  3. Drive 196.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to El Fósforocar car 196.1 km
    3h 16m
    $27–38

  4. Bus via Quesada

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Municipal Upalabus bus 234 Ciudad Quesada
    7h 33m
    $18–24

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  • Distance: 277.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Transnorte de Upala operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal de buses Upala 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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