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How to get fromSan José to Playa Hermosaby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada La Nanabus bus 703-A
    2. Take the taxi from Parada La Nana to Playa Hermosataxi taxi
    2h 16m
    $57–75

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Drive from Turrialba to Playa Hermosacar car
    2h 29m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, taxi via Parada Entrada San Miguel

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Entrada San Miguelbus bus 711-B/C
    2. Take the taxi from Parada Entrada San Miguel to Playa Hermosataxi taxi
    2h 22m
    $63–78

  4. Drive 138.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Hermosacar car 138.1 km
    2h 24m
    $19–27

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Playa Hermosa, Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Playa Hermosa. However, you can take the bus to Parada La Nana then take the taxi to Playa Hermosa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Playa Hermosa via Turrialba in around 2h 29m.

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