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How to get fromSan José to Río Bananoby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Río Banano by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Después De Riteve Limónbus bus 703-A
    3h 25m
    $85–112

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Drive from Turrialba to Río Bananocar car
    2h 58m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    3h 43m
    $206–272

  4. Bus via Guácimo

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Guácimobus bus 735-B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Guácimo to Parada Después De Riteve Limónbus bus 736-A
    5h 8m
    $78–98

  5. Drive 179.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Río Bananocar car 179.7 km
    2h 53m
    $25–35

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Río Banano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 484.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Grupo Caribeños operates a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Después De Riteve Limón every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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