Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Hot springsby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Hot springs

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San José to Hot springs by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Limonalbus bus 1502 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Limonal to Hot springstaxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $79–95

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus bus San José
    2. Drive from San Ramón to Hot springscar car
    2h 45m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus San José / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private / ...
    2h 10m

  4. Drive 136.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Hot springscar car 136.2 km
    2h 30m
    $19–27

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Hot springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Hot springs. However, you can take the bus to Limonal then take the taxi to Hot springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empresarios Unidos to Hot springs via San Ramón in around 2h 45m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.