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How to get fromSan José to Palo Secoby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus via Parrita

    best
    1. Take the bus from San José to Parritabus bus Laurel – San José vía Costanera / ...
    1h 27m
    $22–26

  2. Drive 76.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Palo Secocar car 76.5 km
    2h 13m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Palo Secotaxi taxi 76.5 km
    2h 13m
    $150–190

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José to Palo Secobus bus Quepos – San José vía Puriscal
    4h 34m
    $12–15

San José to Palo Seco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Palo Seco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to Parrita every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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