How to get from Puerto Viejo to San Jose

How to Get

Apr 13

About traveling from Puerto Viejo to San Jose

Both Puerto Viejo and San Jose could not be more opposite on the spectrum of Costa Rican culture, from the liveliness of the locals to the quaint beaches, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, from the energizing city to tranquil sand beaches. In Puerto Viejo, you can relax and rejuvenate on the stunning beaches. And, in San Jose is the cultural epicenter filled with museums, theatres, and impressive restaurants.If you decide to take a car transfer from Puerto Viejo to San Jose, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the lush Finca La Isla, the slow Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, the Frog's Heaven, and the Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria.

How to get from Puerto Viejo to San Jose

If you’re travelling from Puerto Viejo to San Jose, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Puerto Viejo to San Jose. The fastest way to travel from Puerto Viejo to San jose is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Puerto Viejo to San Jose since it’s so convenient.

Puerto Viejo to San Jose by bus

To travel from Puerto Viejo to San Jose by bus go to the Puerto Viejo Bus Station and buy a ticket to San Jose. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance, when purchasing your ticket, make sure to buy ‘directo’. The earliest bus is at 5:30 AM, and the last bus is at 4:00 PM, with busses leaving at different intervals between these times. The bus from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is run by Transportes Mepe, with bus tickets from Puerto Viejo to San Jose costing about €11 for the 4.5 hour trip. The distance from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is about 164 kilometers.

All options offer direct service from Puerto Viejo to San jose.

Puerto Viejo to San Jose by bus

First/Last Departure

5:30 AM/4:00 PM

Avg. Price

€11

Distance

~217 km

Duration

~4.5 hr

Operating Companies

Transportes Mepe

Puerto Viejo to San Jose Flight

Please note that the closest airport from Puerto Viejo is a 45 minute shuttle ride to Limon, for this reason we do not recommend flying as it incurs extra steps, as well as increased waiting time, and increased prices.

Puerto Viejo to San Jose Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Puerto Viejo to San Jose. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Puerto Viejo, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in San Jose, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!