There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alajuela to Naranjobus Alajuela
- Take the bus from Naranjo to Zarcerobus San Jose
2h 40m$6–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Zarcero45.5 km
57 minDrive 45.5 km
- Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Zarcerocar 45.5 km
57 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Zarcerotaxi 45.5 km
57 min$90–120Bus via Terminal San Carlos
- Take the bus from Entrada Fatima to Terminal San Carlosbus Heredia
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zarcerobus 205
3h 9m$8–9
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero. However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Zarcero via Alajuela and Naranjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Zarcero is 49 km. The road distance is 45.5 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero bus services, operated by TUAN RL, depart from Alajuela station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero bus services, operated by TUAN RL, arrive at Naranjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero is 46 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Zarcero.
There are 220+ hotels available in Zarcero.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Zarcero, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from El Cacique to Zarcero via Terminal TUASA Alajuela, Alajuela, and Naranjo in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +506 2258 2004 / 2494 1489 / 2441 3781 / 2451 5847
- [email protected]
- Website
- sites.google.com
Bus from Alajuela to Naranjo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Naranjo to Zarcero
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Entrada Fatima to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- 2661-1345
- Website
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zarcero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Zarcero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A.
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Zarcero
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Zarcero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.