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How to get fromSan José to Gandocaby bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Gandoca by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Puerto Viejo de Talamancabus bus San José – Sixaola / ...
    5h 7m
    $87–107

  2. Drive 251.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Gandocacar car 251.8 km
    4h 5m
    $34–49

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus San José / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Cahuita to Gandocataxi taxi
    3h 15m
    $182–202

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus San José – Manzanillo
    6h 34m
    $83–108

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus Manzanillo
    6h 4m
    $143–163

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  • Distance: 250.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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