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How to get fromSan José to Tamborby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Tambor 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 Calle Vargasbus bus Alajuela
    1h 40m

  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 / ...
    2h 11m
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Tambortaxi taxi 24.5 km
    28 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 24.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Tamborcar car 24.5 km
    28 min
    $4–5

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 27.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Tambor, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Calle Vargas via Alajuela in around 1h 40m.

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