San José ⇄ Jacó — Costa Rica

San José ⇄ Jacó

💵 From $5.50 ⏱️ ~2h 🏢 Terminal Atlántico Norte

Direct Transportes Jacó bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte: 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily, plus extra departures Mon–Thu (10 AM, 4 PM) and Fri–Sun (9 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM). About 2 hours, ₡2,850 (~$5.50). Tickets also sold online.

Jacó is the closest beach town to San José — surf breaks, sunsets and a lively main strip just two hours from the capital. Transportes Jacó runs the direct bus (route 655) from Terminal Atlántico Norte in Barrio México, with more departures from Friday to Sunday. Note: since Terminal 7-10 permanently closed in April 2025, this route now departs from Terminal Atlántico Norte.

📅 Bus Schedule

DepartureEst. ArrivalCompanyTerminalDaysPrice
7:00 AM~9:00 AMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteDaily~$5.50
9:00 AM~11:00 AMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteFri–Sun~$5.50
10:00 AM~12:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteMon–Thu~$5.50
11:00 AM~1:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteFri–Sun~$5.50
1:00 PM~3:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteDaily~$5.50
3:00 PM~5:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteFri–Sun~$5.50
4:00 PM~6:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteMon–Thu~$5.50
5:00 PM~7:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteFri–Sun~$5.50
7:00 PM~9:00 PMTransportes JacóTerminal Atlántico NorteDaily~$5.50

⚠️ Schedules are verified but may change. Always confirm at the terminal. Company/terminal last verified: September 2026.

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↩️ How to get from Jacó to San José

The Return Bus Journey

If you are searching for the bus schedule from Jacó back to San José, you will generally use the same bus company listed above. Return buses typically depart from the main local terminal in Jacó in the morning and afternoon.

  • Departure Point: The main bus station in Jacó. Ask your hotel receptionist for the exact walking directions.
  • Tickets: Buy them at the local terminal at least 30 minutes before departure.
  • Duration: The travel time back to San José is roughly the same as the inbound trip.

Note: Schedules change frequently. Always confirm your return ticket time when you first arrive in Jacó.

💡 Traveler Tips for This Route

🎒Pack light — overhead bins are small and luggage sometimes goes in the hold (free).
🪙Buy your ticket with Costa Rican colones (₡). USD may not be accepted.
⏰Arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes before departure, especially on Fridays and holiday periods.
🌧️During rainy season (May–Nov), carry a light rain jacket — buses can be cold with AC and it rains at destinations.
📱Download maps.me or Google Maps offline for your destination before you go — cell signal can be spotty in rural areas.
👀Watch your bags at bus terminals in San José. Keep your backpack in your lap during the journey.

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