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How to get fromSan José to Volcán Turrialbaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Volcán Turrialba by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi via Turrialba

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Take the taxi from Turrialba to Volcán Turrialbataxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $49–60

  2. Drive 54.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Volcán Turrialbacar car 54.8 km
    1h 23m
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Volcán Turrialbataxi taxi 54.8 km
    1h 23m
    $110–140

  4. Tour, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus Irazu Volcano National Park & Orosi Valley
    2. Take the taxi from Volcán Irazú to Volcán Turrialbataxi taxi
    2h 39m
    $155–170

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San José to Irazú Volcano National Parkbus bus San José
    2. Take the taxi from Irazú Volcano National Park to Volcán Turrialbataxi taxi
    2h 16m
    $44–61

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Volcán Turrialba, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Volcán Turrialba. However, you can take the bus to Turrialba then take the taxi to Volcán Turrialba. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Volcán Turrialba in around 1h 23m.

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