Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose Destination Reviews

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Alain L
No AC! And it was full!
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Bus MEPE, Pleasure Ride, Aug 13, 2025
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Rickayla H
An easy ride with lots of bathroom breaks which was nice. I know it’s a slim chance, but I left my water bottle and I was wondering if there’s any way I can get it back? It was very sentimental to me. It is blue and pink. it has two colorful stickers on it too. I would pay if I can get it back
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Van Minivan, Caribe Shuttle, Jul 16, 2022
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Stephen D
Pickup was easy. The driver did a great job of getting us to San Jose on time despite the terrible traffic.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Van Minivan, Caribe Shuttle, Jun 23, 2022
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Ashley D
Great experience, great driver. No complaints!
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Van Minivan, Caribe Shuttle, Jun 2, 2022
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Didier L
On time, good aircon, really clean and modern. Best shuttle we had in Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Van Minivan, Caribe Shuttle, May 7, 2022
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Isabell W
Everything worked perfectly. Super nice driver and really flexible. I would always book there again.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose, Van Minivan, Caribe Shuttle, Apr 24, 2022
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Interbus Online
Van 9pax
Any time
+5h
€240.19
Taxi
RideCR
Van 6pax
Any time
+5h
€230.97
Bus
Pleasure Ride
MEPE
02:59
07:29
€16.75
  3.0
Bus
Pleasure Ride
MEPE
05:29
09:59
€16.75
  3.0
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
06:00
11:30
€38.48
  4.9
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
06:00
11:00
€44.40
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
06:30
11:30
€38.48
  4.8
Bus
Pleasure Ride
MEPE
08:59
13:29
€16.75
  3.0
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
10:00
14:00
€57.97
  5.0
Bus
Pleasure Ride
MEPE
11:59
16:29
€16.75
  3.0
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
12:00
16:30
€50.67
Van
Costa 24 7
Shuttle
13:00
17:50
€120.23
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
13:00
19:45
€41.22
Van
My Pink Bus
Minivan
13:30
19:00
€36.50
Van
My Pink Bus
Minivan
13:30
18:30
€36.50
  4.9
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
14:20
19:20
€38.48
  4.8
Van
Best Travel Puerto Viejo
Minivan
15:30
19:30
€57.97
  5.0
Bus
Pleasure Ride
MEPE
15:59
20:29
€16.75
  3.0

How to get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

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

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van 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 EUR 647.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 26.66.

How far is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca from San Jose?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose. Your trip will be a total of 94 miles (150 km). The flying distance is 94 miles (150 km).

How long does it take to get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose?

The travel time from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose?

The cost of the trip from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Pleasure Ride: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 26.66 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 EUR 647.24.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose:

  • Bus tickets - EUR 26.66 to EUR 26.66;
  • Van price : EUR 47.61 - EUR 85.70;
  • taxi+Van price: EUR 56.67. From Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose starting from 06:00 Puerto Viejo Hotel Transfer until 13:30 Puerto Viejo Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 255.45 to EUR 647.24.

How many trips per day are there between Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and San Jose?

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

  • Vans from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 11 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 03:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:00. There are 5 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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 EUR 255.45.

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 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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:

  • 40% decided to go for a bus.
  • 30% chosen taxi+Van
  • 20% opted for a van.
  • 10% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

Facts about the transport from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

Cheapest Transport€27
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure3:00 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day31
Distance150 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBest Travel Puerto Viejo, Caribe Shuttle, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, My Pink Bus, Pleasure Ride, Relaxury