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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Joséby bus, train, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to San José by bus, train, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Herediabus bus
    2. Take the train from Estación Heredia to Estación al Atlánticotrain train Alajuela
    1h 25m

  2. Drive 11.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Josécar car 11.8 km
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Josétaxi taxi 11.8 km
    14 min
    $26–32

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from San Rafael to San Joséwalk walk 11.3 km
    2h 16m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to San José. However, you can take the bus to Heredia, walk to Estación Heredia, then take the train to Estación al Atlántico. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to San José.

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