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San José ⇄ Jacó
Direct Transportes Jacó bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte: 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily, plus extra…
Browse every official bus route with schedules, prices and terminal information. Updated 2026.
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Direct Transportes Jacó bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte: 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily, plus extra…
Direct bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), operated by Autotransportes San Carlos. Official departures…
Grupo Caribeños departs San José for Cariari at 6:30 AM or 9:00 AM (must leave by 9 AM…
Official Tracopa departures from Terminal Tracopa in San José: 6:00, 9:00 and 10:30 AM, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30, 4:00,…
Official Transmonteverde departures 6:30 AM and 2:30 PM. From $7.50 USD.
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Two direct TIG buses a day from the TIG terminal on Paseo Colón: 5:30 AM and 3:00 PM.…
Official MEPE departures from Terminal Atlántico Norte in San José at 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00 AM, 2:00 and…
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One direct TIG bus a day from the TIG terminal on Paseo Colón: 12:00 noon, arriving around 4:30…
Official MUSOC southbound buses depart hourly from 5:30 AM; get off at Kilometer 80. From $6 USD.
Official TIG (Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste) departures 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM from Terminal TIG, Paseo…
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Tracopa buses via the Costanera Sur stop in Uvita: 14 daily departures from Terminal Tracopa in San José…
Costa Rica's public bus network is one of the most extensive and affordable in Central America. Licensed bus companies connect San José — the country's capital — to virtually every major tourist destination, national park, and coastal town in the country.
All routes listed on this guide are operated by official, government-licensed carriers. Prices and schedules are verified from official sources and updated regularly. Always double-check at the terminal before your trip, as schedules can change seasonally.
From the cloud forests of Monteverde to the Caribbean beaches of Puerto Viejo and the volcanic landscapes of Arenal, you can reach all of Costa Rica's top destinations by public bus. It's the most eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and authentic way to travel.