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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal en San José to Después del cruce de San Gabriel y Acosta en Tarbacabus bus Acosta / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Después del cruce de San Gabriel y Acosta en Tarbaca to Monterreytaxi taxi
    1h 13m
    $24–30

  2. Drive 26.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Monterreycar car 26.7 km
    47 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Monterreytaxi taxi 26.7 km
    47 min
    $55–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal en San José to Barrio El Altobus bus San Gabriel
    1h 24m
    $16–21

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 30.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

Transportes San Gabriel operates a bus from Terminal en San José to Barrio El Alto hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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