Manuel Antonio National Park beach, Costa Rica

San José ⇄ Manuel Antonio / Quepos

Price $10 / ₡5,200

Duration

3h 30m

Operator

Tracopa

Terminal

Tracopa Terminal (San José)

Official Tracopa departures 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM from San José. From $10 USD.

Connect with Manuel Antonio National Park and the beautiful Central Pacific beaches from San José with Transportes Tracopa. Wildlife, white sand and jungle await.

Official Direct Bus Schedules

Service	Monday–Friday	Weekends & Holidays
⬆️ Outbound (to destination)	6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM	6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM
⬇️ Return (to origin)	5:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM	5:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM

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Alternative Routes & Connecting Options

Can not find a direct bus? These proven combinations get you there with easy transfers:

🔁 Via Jacó / Puntarenas: buses to Quepos leave from other terminals, with a transfer.
🔁 Direct shuttle service is faster for groups (see Section 5).

Essential Backpacker & Travel Tips

🎒 Arrive early at the Tracopa terminal. Book your Manuel Antonio National Park ticket online in advance — they sell out. Watch out for the monkeys when you arrive.
🍽️ Food & Rest Stops: 20 min stop in Parrita
💳 Payment on board: No
💵 Always carry cash in Costa Rican colones for local buses; card is not guaranteed on all operators.
🧊 Air conditioning and luggage size vary by operator; arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes early.

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