Limon Province to San Jose

Limon Province to San Jose

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Limon Province to San Jose Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Coach Costa Rica
Van 6pax
Any time
+4h
$236.00
  5.0
Van
Caribe Shuttle
Minivan
05:30
11:00
$48.59
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
05:30
11:00
$73.50
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
05:45
10:45
$73.50
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
09:15
10:45
$57.00
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
09:45
14:45
$73.50
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
11:00
14:00
$68.00
Van
Caribe Shuttle
Minivan
12:00
17:30
$48.59
Van
Costa 24 7
Shuttle
13:00
18:00
$180.00
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
15:45
20:45
$73.50

How to get from Limon Province to San Jose

When you want to get from Limon Province to San Jose, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 540.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.92.

How far is Limon Province from San Jose?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Limon Province to San Jose. Your trip will be a total of 171 miles (275 km). The flying distance is 353 miles (567 km).

How long does it take to get from Limon Province to San Jose?

The travel time from Limon Province to San Jose can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Limon Province to San Jose?

The cost of the trip from Limon Province to San Jose varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transtusa: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.92 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 540.09.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Limon Province to San Jose:

  • Bus tickets - USD 5.92 to USD 5.92;
  • Van price : USD 54.95 - USD 76.45;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 62.64 - USD 64.84. From Limon Province to San Jose starting from 06:00 Puerto Viejo Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Guapiles Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 143.34 to USD 151.32;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 122.89 to USD 540.09.

How many trips per day are there between Limon Province and San Jose?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 04:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:00. There are 15 available bus trips every day.
  • Vans from Limon Province to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 3 by taxi+Van from Limon Province to San Jose starting from 06:00 Puerto Viejo Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Guapiles Hotel Transfer
  • Flights from Limon Province to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Limon Province to San Jose any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Limon Province to San Jose. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 143.34.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Limon Province to San Jose

Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Limon Province to San Jose is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Limon Province to San Jose. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 122.89.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Limon Province to San Jose. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Limon Province to San Jose.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Limon Province to San Jose

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Limon Province to San Jose? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% decided to go for a bus.
  • 25% chosen taxi+Van
  • 13% users took a plane.
  • 12% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Limon Province to San Jose

Facts about the transport from Limon Province to San Jose

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day97
Distance275 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBest Travel Puerto Viejo, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, GetTransfer LATAM, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Marvi, My Pink Bus, Sansa Airlines, Transtusa