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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to El Castillo

Composite routes from San Jose to El Castillo

Cheapest
2 h 2 min
Car
104 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$204.73

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.69

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$114.50

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91
Bus from San José to Barrio
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.91

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.88

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to El
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$5.34

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to El Castillo?

The cheapest way to get from San José to El Castillo is to bus which costs $6.52 - $10.87 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to El Castillo?

The fastest way to get from San José to El Castillo is to shuttle which takes 2h 48m and costs $38.04 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and El Castillo?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to El Castillo. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at El Castillo via La Fortuna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from San José to El Castillo?

The distance between San José and El Castillo is 157 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to El Castillo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $6.52 - $10.87 .

How long does it take to get from San José to El Castillo?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from San José to El Castillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to El Castillo bus from?

San José to El Castillo bus services, operated by Transportes San Carlos, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from San José to El Castillo?

The best way to get from San José to El Castillo is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $6.52 - $10.87 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $217.39 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the San José to El Castillo bus arrive?

San José to El Castillo bus services, operated by Transportes San Carlos, arrive at La Fortuna station.

Can I drive from San José to El Castillo?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to El Castillo is 157 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from San José to El Castillo.

Where can I stay near El Castillo?

There are 864+ hotels available in El Castillo. Prices start at $117.62 per night.
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