There are 4 ways to get from Zarcero to Puntarenas by bus, 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 Cruzando, Frente Al Parque to Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedesbus 515
- Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus San José / ...
3h 32m$16–18Drive 71.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zarcero to Puntarenascar 71.9 km
1h 36m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zarcero to Puntarenastaxi 71.9 km
1h 36m$140–180Bus via San José
- Take the bus from Zarcero to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
- Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus San José / ...
5h 3m$12–13
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zarcero to Puntarenas is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zarcero to Puntarenas is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Zarcero to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from Cruzando, Frente Al Parque and arriving at Puntarenas via Empresarios Unidos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Zarcero and Puntarenas is 161 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Zarcero to Puntarenas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Zarcero to Puntarenas, including transfers.
Zarcero to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, depart from Cruzando, Frente Al Parque station.
Zarcero to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, arrive at Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zarcero to Puntarenas is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Zarcero to Puntarenas.
There are 122+ hotels available in Puntarenas.
What companies run services between Zarcero, Costa Rica and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Cruzando, Frente Al Parque to Puntarenas via Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedes and Empresarios Unidos in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +506 2673 0612
- Website
- Transnorte de Upala
Bus from Cruzando, Frente Al Parque to Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Transnorte de Upala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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