What is the cheapest way to get from Tilarán to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Tilarán to San José is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tilarán to San José?

The fastest way to get from Tilarán to San José is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Tilarán and San José?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tilarán and arriving at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Tilarán to San José?

The distance between Tilarán and San José is 210 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.

How do I travel from Tilarán to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Tilarán to San José without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Tilarán to San José?

The bus from Tilarán to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José takes 4h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Tilarán to San José bus from?

Tilarán to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, depart from Tilarán station.

Where does the Tilarán to San José bus arrive?

Tilarán to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Tilarán to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilarán to San José is 168 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Tilarán to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 755+ hotels available in San José.

Tilarán to San José - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tilarán to San José by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tilarán to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 501-B
4h
$10–14
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Tilarán to San Ramóncar
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
3h 34m
$20–28
Shuttle, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tilarán to La Fortunashuttle
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
4h 5m
$346–432
Bus via Quesada
1. Take the bus from Tilarán to Terminal San Carlosbus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
6h 8m
$10–13
Drive 168.3 km
1. Drive from Tilarán to San Josécar 168.3 km
3h 18m
$23–33

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 209.6 km
Duration: 4h

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

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A operates a bus from Tilarán to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h.

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