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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manzanillo to San Jose

Composite routes from Manzanillo to San Jose

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
368 km.
from $20
Other
4 h 7 min
Taxi
159 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Limón International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$250.00

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Limón International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$250.00

Bus operators

Empresarios Guapileños

Phone:
+506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
Bus from Terminal Guápiles to Gran
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.30

Tracasa

Phone:
+506 2768 8787 / 2768 8732
Email:
Website:
tracasa.com/
Bus from Pueblo Nuevo to Guápiles
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Autotransportes MEPE

Phone:
+506 2758 0618 / 4070-6373
Email:
Website:
mepecr.com/
Bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Manzanillo to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.01

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Manzanillo to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manzanillo to San José is to bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manzanillo to San José is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Manzanillo and San José?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parada Playa Manzanillo and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Manzanillo to San José?

The distance between Manzanillo and San José is 232 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Manzanillo to San José without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Manzanillo to San José, including transfers.

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

Manzanillo to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Parada Playa Manzanillo station.

Bus or fly from Manzanillo to San José?

The best way to get from Manzanillo to San José is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $130.43 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Manzanillo to San José bus arrive?

Manzanillo to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Manzanillo to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Manzanillo to San José is 228 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manzanillo to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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