There are 4 ways to get from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via San José
best- Take the bus from Tortuguero to San Josébus San José
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roblebus 406-A/B
5h 17m$83Drive 76.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tortuguero to Sarapiquícar 76.4 km
2h 15m$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tortuguero to Sarapiquítaxi 76.4 km
2h 15m$170–210Bus
- Take the bus from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquibus Sarapiqui
6h 41m$70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí. However, there are services departing from Tortuguero and arriving at Parada El Roble via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Tortuguero and Sarapiquí is 288 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.
The best way to get from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí without a car is to Bus via San José which takes 5h 17m and costs $83.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí, including transfers.
Tortuguero to Sarapiquí bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, depart from Tortuguero station.
Tortuguero to Sarapiquí bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, arrive at San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tortuguero to Sarapiquí is 76 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tortuguero to Sarapiquí.
There are 50+ hotels available in Sarapiquí.
What companies run services between Tortuguero, Costa Rica and Sarapiquí, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Tortuguero to Parada El Roble via San José and Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José in around 5h 17m.
Bus from Tortuguero to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
- Phone
- +506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
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