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How to get fromSan José to Río Claroby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus bus Panamá
    4h 45m
    $48–427

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Río Clarobus bus Laurel – San José vía Costanera / ...
    6h 3m
    $22–30

  3. Drive 256.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Río Clarocar car 256.2 km
    4h 59m
    $35–50

  4. 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 Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    4h 24m
    $181–252

San José to Río Claro by bus

Calendar80Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to Río Claro every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–23 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Two other operators also service this route.

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