How to Get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

With rates from $6, the bus is the cheapest option when travelling from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose. It's a good choice if you’re on a budget and want to travel like a local. Travel time is around 4h 30m - 5h.

Autotransportes MEPE and Pleasure Ride is the only bus company operating from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose. It offers 6 daily trips from 03:00 to 16:00, which means you’ll have a lot of choices for when to depart.

The buses make one stop at MEPE Terminal in Limon for a bathroom break about 1 hour into the journey. The break takes around 15 minutes.

Departure and arrival station

Buses depart from the MEPE Bus Stop in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca city centre, just by the main beach.

The arrival station is at Terminal Atlantico Norte in San Jose city centre.

Shared minivans are a great option for travelling from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose. They're a convenient alternative to public buses and can even provide door-to-door service. The minivan journey takes about 4h - 5h 30m.

Interbus, Best Travel Puerto Viejo and Costa 24/7 are the companies that operate minivans from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose.

Just a heads-up: while hotel pickup is generally reliable, it's worth double-checking where they'll drop you off in San Jose. Some companies will take you straight to your hotel, but others may only stop at their terminal in the city centre.

If you're flying out from Costa Rica's capital, make sure to book a minivan that goes straight to San Jose Airport.

Travelling in a group? Private transfers can be cheaper than a shared minivan when you split the cost. Rates start from $237 for a -seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s about per person.

Private transfers from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose are hotel-to-hotel rides, but you can also get one that will take you directly to San Jose Airport. Travel time is 4h 15m - 5h.