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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus bus San José
    2h 30m
    $7

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San José to Pozonbus bus Golfito – San José vía Costanera
    2. Take the taxi from Pozon to Puntarenastaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    $85–102

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puntarenasshuttle bus San José
    1h 30m
    $70–210

  4. Drive 97.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Puntarenascar car 97.3 km
    1h 41m
    $14–19

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  • Distance: 96.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas operates a bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenas hourly. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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