About This Guide

Costa Rica Bus Guide was created to make public transportation in Costa Rica accessible to everyone — travelers on a budget, backpackers, and anyone who’d rather take the local bus than pay for a shuttle.

What we do

Our team researches and verifies bus schedules, prices, and terminal locations directly from official carriers and firsthand trip reports, then keeps this guide updated as routes and prices change. We cover the most popular tourist routes from San José — La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, and more — along with practical travel tips for getting around safely and affordably.

Why trust this guide

Schedules and prices are cross-checked against official terminal information and traveler reports, and flagged for review whenever something looks outdated. If you spot a schedule that’s changed, use the Contact / Report Error link on any route page — real traveler feedback is what keeps this guide accurate.

How we’re funded

This guide is free to use. We support it through display advertising. This never affects which routes or information we show you.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Visit our Contact page — we read every message.