San José ⇄ Manuel Antonio / Quepos
Duration
3h 30mOperator
TracopaTerminal
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 |
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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Private Shuttles
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