Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Santa Bárbaraby bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Santa Bárbara

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San José to Santa Bárbara by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus via Terminal TUASA Alajuela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA Alajuela to Diagonal A Panadería Las Rosasbus bus San Juan
    1h 33m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospitalbus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital to Diagonal A Panadería Las Rosasbus bus San Juan
    2h 7m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Santa Bárbarataxi taxi 18.1 km
    21 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 18.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to Santa Bárbaracar car 18.1 km
    21 min
    $3–4

San José to Santa Bárbara by bus

Calendar203Weekly Buses
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Santa Bárbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Diagonal A Panadería Las Rosas via Alajuela and Terminal TUASA Alajuela in around 1h 33m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Italy Travel Guides, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.