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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to San Francisco

Composite routes from San Jose to San Francisco

Cheapest
3 h 27 min
Car
206 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from San José to Heredia
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.41

Busetas Heredianas S.A

Phone:
+506 2261 7171
Email:
Website:
busetasheredianas.com/
Bus from San José to Heredia
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.12

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Estación Atlántico to San
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.71–$1.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to San Francisco is to train which costs $1 - $1.41 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to San Francisco is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $18.48 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San José and arriving at Heredia. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between San José and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Atlántico and arriving at San Francisco. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from San José to San Francisco?

The distance between San José and San Francisco is 18 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $1.41 .

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

The bus from San José to Heredia takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

San José to San Francisco bus services, operated by Busetas Heredianas S.A, depart from San José station.

Where do I catch the San José to San Francisco train from?

San José to San Francisco train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación Atlántico station.

Train or bus from San José to San Francisco?

The best way to get from San José to San Francisco is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $1.41 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $1.41 and takes 26 min.

Where does the San José to San Francisco bus arrive?

San José to San Francisco bus services, operated by Busetas Heredianas S.A, arrive at Heredia station.

Where does the San José to San Francisco train arrive?

San José to San Francisco train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from San José to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to San Francisco is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from San José to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 661+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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