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

Composite routes from San Jose to San Rafael

Cheapest
3 h 32 min
Car
211 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transportes Arnoldo Ocampo

Phone:
+506 2268 8011
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/TransportesArnoldoOcampoSA1959/
Bus from Heredia to San
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to San Rafael is to drive which costs $1.63 - $2.50 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to San Rafael is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $18.48 - $23.91 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San José to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at San Rafael via Heredia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from San José to San Rafael?

The distance between San José and San Rafael is 22 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from San José to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San José to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to San Rafael is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from San José to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 643+ hotels available in San Rafael. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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