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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Poás

Composite routes from San Jose to Poás

Cheapest
3 h 20 min
Car
190 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Terminal Tuasa San José to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.52

Autotransportes Palmares

Phone:
+506 2296 9788
Email:
Website:
atp.cr/
Bus from San José to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

COOPETRANSASI

Phone:
+506 2449 5141
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/coopetransasirl.cr/
Bus from Alajuela to Poás
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Poás is to bus via Terminal Tuasa San José which costs $4.35 - $4.89 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Poás is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $5.98 - $9.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Poás?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Poás. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Poás Volcano National Park via Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from San José to Poás?

The distance between San José and Poás is 50 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Poás without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from San José to Poás, including transfers.

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

San José to Poás bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, depart from San José station.

Where does the San José to Poás bus arrive?

San José to Poás bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, arrive at Alajuela station.

Can I drive from San José to Poás?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Poás is 49 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from San José to Poás.

Where can I stay near Poás?

There are 312+ hotels available in Poás. Prices start at $55.27 per night.
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