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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to San Isidrobus bus Alajuela
    1h 47m

  2. Bus via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to Terminal TUASA Alajuelabus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to San Isidrobus bus Alajuela
    2h 18m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Santa Bárbarataxi taxi 24.2 km
    29 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 24.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Santa Bárbaracar car 24.2 km
    29 min
    $4–5

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Santa Bárbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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 San Isidro via Alajuela in around 1h 47m.

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