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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Turrialba

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Turrialba

Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
203 km.
from $11
Other
7 h 33 min
132 km.
from $14.83
6 h 4 min
132 km.
from $15.28
6 h 43 min
132 km.
from $20.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transtusa

Phone:
+55 47 3441-9999
Email:
Website:
transtusa.com.br/
Bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialba
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.96–$3.04

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$228.74

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Turrialba
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$167.05

Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares

Phone:
+506 2256 8598
Email:
info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Las Juntas to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.18

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Cruce Esparza to Hospital
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Transmonteverde

Phone:
+506 2645 7447
Email:
Website:
transmonteverde.com/
Bus from Santa Elena to Esparza
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61
Bus from Santa Elena to Hospital
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70
Bus from Santa Elena to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Alajuela to Estación
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.03–$1.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba is to bus which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Turrialba?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Turrialba. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Turrialba via Cruce Esparza, Taca and San Jose Terminal Transtusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Turrialba?

The distance between Santa Elena and Turrialba is 221 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena to Turrialba without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba without a car is to shuttle and train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $236.96 - $241.30 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Santa Elena to Turrialba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Turrialba bus from?

Santa Elena to Turrialba bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, depart from Santa Elena station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Turrialba bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Turrialba bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, arrive at Esparza station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Turrialba?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Turrialba is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Santa Elena to Turrialba.

Where can I stay near Turrialba?

There are 94+ hotels available in Turrialba. Prices start at $46.17 per night.
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