What is the best way to travel from Santa Teresa to San José?
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What is the cheapest way to reach San José from Santa Teresa?
You can get to San José with just $60 by taking a Carpool from Transporzuma, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Transporzuma5h 30m06:30 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop12:00 PMSan JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Transporzuma goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 6:30:00 AM to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Transporzuma5h 30m03:00 PMSanta TeresaBus Stop8:30 PMSan JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Transporzuma goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Zuma Tours6h 0m05:00 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop11:00 AMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Zuma Tours goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zuma Tours6h 0m011:00 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop5:00 PMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Zuma Tours goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Jacamar Naturalist Tour4h 30m04:30 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop9:00 AMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Jacamar Naturalist Tour goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 4:30:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $331 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Santa Teresa to San José?
You can get to San José from Santa Teresa in just 4h 30m with a Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Jacamar Naturalist Tour4h 30m04:30 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop9:00 AMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Jacamar Naturalist Tour goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 4:30:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $331 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Transporzuma5h 30m06:30 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop12:00 PMSan JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Transporzuma goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 6:30:00 AM to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Transporzuma5h 30m03:00 PMSanta TeresaBus Stop8:30 PMSan JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Transporzuma goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Zuma Tours6h 0m05:00 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop11:00 AMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Zuma Tours goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zuma Tours6h 0m011:00 AMSanta TeresaBus Stop5:00 PMSan JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Zuma Tours goes from Bus Stop, Santa Teresa (Costa Rica) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Santa Teresa to San José
What are the most popular stations in Santa Teresa and San José?
In Santa Teresa, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, while in San José you will be arriving at Terminal del EUPSA, Cementero General or TransNica Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San José from Santa Teresa? With 5 connections between 4 Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Santa Teresa and San José, you can pay as low as $60 with a Carpool from Transporzuma.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour: you will get to San José in just 4h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Santa Teresa and San José are Transporzuma, Zuma Tours and Jacamar Naturalist Tour, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Santa Teresa and San José is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Santa Teresa CRGA Regional Airport or to Colima, and look at flights from Cobano Airport, and landing at Juan Santamaría - San José Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Santa Teresa to San José?
The most popular companies between Santa Teresa and San José, are Transporzuma, Zuma Tours and Jacamar Naturalist Tour. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Santa Teresa to San José
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Santa Teresa to San José. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Santa Teresa to San José
How can I reach San José from Santa Teresa?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, with which you can get to San José from Santa Teresa.
How far is San José from Santa Teresa?
The distance between Santa Teresa and San José is 76.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Santa Teresa and San José?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 30 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Santa Teresa to San José?
You can get to San José with just $60 by taking a Carpool from Transporzuma.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Teresa to San José?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San José in just 4h 30m with a Carpool from Jacamar Naturalist Tour.
More routes to Santa Teresa and to San José
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Santa Teresa and to San José. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
