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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Tacares

Composite routes from San Jose to Tacares

Cheapest
3 h 13 min
Car
188 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:
$1.15–$1.78

Autotransportes Palmares

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

TUAN RL

Phone:
+506 2258 2004 / 2494 1489 / 2441 3781 / 2451 5847
Email:
Website:
sites.google.com/view/tuanrl/tuan-rl
Bus from Alajuela to Cataluña
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Estación Atlántico to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Tacares is to bus via Terminal Tuasa San José which costs $2.07 - $2.61 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Tacares is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4.02 - $5.98 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Tacares?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Tacares. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Cataluña via Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from San José to Tacares?

The distance between San José and Tacares is 34 km. The road distance is 30.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Tacares without a car is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from San José to Tacares, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from San José to Tacares?

The best way to get from San José to Tacares is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $26.09 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the San José to Tacares bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San José and Tacares?

It is currently 01:27 at both, San José and Tacares.

Can I drive from San José to Tacares?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Tacares is 31 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from San José to Tacares.

Where can I stay near Tacares?

There are 419+ hotels available in Tacares. Prices start at $55.27 per night.
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