San José ⇄ Manuel Antonio / Quepos — Costa Rica

San José ⇄ Manuel Antonio / Quepos

🏢 Terminal Tracopa

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, 4:45, 6:00 and 7:30 PM. From about $11.

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

📅 Bus Schedule

DepartureEst. ArrivalCompanyTerminalDaysPrice
6:00 AM~10:00 AMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
9:00 AM~1:00 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
10:30 AM~2:30 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
12:00 PM~4:00 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
1:15 PM~5:15 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
2:30 PM~6:30 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
4:00 PM~8:00 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
4:45 PM~8:45 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
6:00 PM~10:00 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11
7:30 PM~11:30 PMTracopaTerminal TracopaDaily~$11

⚠️ 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 Manuel Antonio / Quepos to San José

The Return Bus Journey

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

  • Departure Point: The main bus station in Manuel Antonio / Quepos. 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 Manuel Antonio / Quepos.

💡 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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