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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Tarasbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Taras to Santa Rosataxi taxi
    53 min
    $31–41

  2. Drive 34 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Santa Rosacar car 34 km
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Santa Rosataxi taxi 34 km
    40 min
    $70–85

  4. Bus, taxi via Cartago

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Cartago to Santa Rosataxi taxi
    56 min
    $31–41

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.4 km
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Santa Rosa, Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Santa Rosa. However, you can take the bus to Taras then take the taxi to Santa Rosa. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Santa Rosa in around 40 min.

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