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How to get fromSan José to San Rafaelby train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Herediatrain train Alajuela
    2. Take the bus from Heredia to San Rafaelbus bus
    1h 13m

  2. Drive 12.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to San Rafaelcar car 12.2 km
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 12.2 km
    14 min
    $27–33

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from San José to San Rafaelwalk walk 11.3 km
    2h 16m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to San Rafael. However, you can take the train to Estación Heredia, walk to Heredia, then take the bus to San Rafael. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to San Rafael.

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