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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Manzanillo

Composite routes from San Jose to Manzanillo

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
126 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$184.33
Bus from Monteverde to Manzanillo
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$564.08

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$315.22

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$226.01

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San José to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$108.70

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Sardinal
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Manzanillo is to bus which costs $8.15 - $9.78 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Manzanillo is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs $45.65 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Manzanillo?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Manzanillo. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Abangaritos via Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from San José to Manzanillo?

The distance between San José and Manzanillo is 142 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Manzanillo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs $45.65 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from San José to Manzanillo, including transfers.

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

San José to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos, depart from San José station.

Train, bus or fly from San José to Manzanillo?

The best way to get from San José to Manzanillo is to bus which takes 4h and costs $8.15 - $9.78 . There are no good options to train or fly between San José to Manzanillo.

Where does the San José to Manzanillo bus arrive?

San José to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos, arrive at Puntarenas station.

Can I drive from San José to Manzanillo?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Manzanillo is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San José to Manzanillo.

Where can I stay near Manzanillo?

There are 13+ hotels available in Manzanillo. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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