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How to get fromSan José to San Clementeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to San Clemente 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 Diagonal Al Macdonaldsbus bus 703-A
    3h 29m
    $78–100

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Drive from Turrialba to San Clementecar car
    3h
    $21–31

  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 39m
    $206–262

  4. Bus via Penshurt

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus San José – Manzanillo
    5h 14m
    $29–39

  5. Drive 184.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to San Clementecar car 184.7 km
    2h 55m
    $25–36

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 San Clemente.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 526.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Grupo Caribeños operates a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–30 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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