What is the cheapest way to get from San José to El Rodeo?

The cheapest way to get from San José to El Rodeo is to bus via Terminal TUASA which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to El Rodeo?

The fastest way to get from San José to El Rodeo is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between San José and El Rodeo?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to El Rodeo. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola and arriving at El Rodeo via Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from San José to El Rodeo?

The distance between San José and El Rodeo is 30 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.

How do I travel from San José to El Rodeo without a car?

The best way to get from San José to El Rodeo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San José to El Rodeo?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from San José to El Rodeo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to El Rodeo bus from?

San José to El Rodeo bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, depart from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola station.

Where does the San José to El Rodeo bus arrive?

San José to El Rodeo bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, arrive at Alajuela station.

Can I drive from San José to El Rodeo?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to El Rodeo is 28 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from San José to El Rodeo.

Where can I stay near El Rodeo?

There are 800+ hotels available in El Rodeo.

San José to El Rodeo - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from San José to El Rodeo by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Alajuela to El Rodeobus Alajuela
1h 48m
Bus via Terminal TUASA
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to Terminal Tuasa Alajuelabus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Alajuela to El Rodeobus Alajuela
1h 59m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San José to El Rodeotaxi 28.4 km
31 min
$55–70
Drive 28.4 km
1. Drive from San José to El Rodeocar 28.4 km
31 min
$4–6
Bus via Sabanilla
1. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to Terminal Tuasa Alajuelabus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Alajuela to Sabanillabus El Cerro / ...
2h 17m
$3–4

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to El Rodeo.

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Distance: 29.6 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and El Rodeo, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to El Rodeo via Alajuela in around 1h 48m.

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