How to Travel from
San Jose to San Carlos
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from San Jose to San Carlos
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (5 971 km)
2 d 20 h 28 min
5971 km.
from $328
Other
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
15 h 48 min
4707 km.
from $337.40
Bus
4 d 7 h 14 min
4707 km.
from $639.10
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport)
14 h 11 min
4707 km.
from $710.14
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
14 h 4 min
4707 km.
from $594.57
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
15 h 17 min
4707 km.
from $702.77
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport)
16 h 10 min
4707 km.
from $861.83
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
13 h 30 min
4707 km.
from $650.25
Transport providers
Airlines
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$1,403.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,785.96
Copa Airlines
Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,530.82
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,530.82
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,913.53
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$497.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$535.79–$701.63
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$4,337.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$2,168.67
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,785.96
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$892.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,148.12
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25
Aeroméxico
Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$510.27–$1,785.96
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$220.27
Bus from La Fortuna to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$181.07
Bus from Cañas to La
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$204.14
Buses Públicos Nicaragua
Bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.60
Reina del Campo
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañas
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$4.34
Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares
Phone:
+506 2256 8598
Email:
info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañas
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Buses USA Tours
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Carlos?
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Carlos is to Caltrain and fly and bus which costs $195.65 - $434.78 and takes 15h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to San Carlos?
The fastest way to get from San Jose to San Carlos is to Caltrain and fly and shuttle which takes 13h 30m and costs $543.48 - $760.87 .
How far is it from San Jose to San Carlos?
The distance between San Jose and San Carlos is 4925 km. The road distance is 5956.3 km.
How do I travel from San Jose to San Carlos without a car?
The best way to get from San Jose to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs $380.43 - $521.74 .
How long does it take to get from San Jose to San Carlos?
It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from San Jose to San Carlos, including transfers.
What is the time difference between San Jose and San Carlos?
San Carlos is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 09:41 in San Jose and 10:41 in San Carlos.
Can I drive from San Jose to San Carlos?
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to San Carlos is 5956 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from San Jose to San Carlos.
Where can I stay near San Carlos?
There are four+ hotels available in San Carlos. Prices start at $9.83 per night.
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