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How to get fromSan José to Río Claroby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Río Claro by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cartago to Laguna de Doña Anabus bus 336 Paraiso
    1h 9m

  2. Drive 30.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Río Clarocar car 30.4 km
    39 min
    $5–6

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain train Cartago
    2. Take the bus from Cartago to Laguna de Doña Anabus bus 336 Paraiso
    1h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Río Clarotaxi taxi 30.4 km
    39 min
    $60–80

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 28.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Lumaca to Laguna de Doña Ana via Cartago and Cartago in around 1h 9m.

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