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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Poas

Composite routes from San Jose to Poas

Cheapest
3 h
Car
181 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Bus operators

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupotuasa.com
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Terminal Tuasa San José to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.78

Autotransportes Palmares

Phone:
+506 2296 9788
Email:
info@atp.cr
Website:
atp.cr/
Bus from San José to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

COOPETRANSASI

Phone:
+506 2449 5141
Email:
transasi@ice.co.cr
Website:
facebook.com/coopetransasirl.cr/
Bus from Alajuela to Sabanilla
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Poás?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Poás is to bus via Terminal Tuasa San José which costs $1.96 - $2.50 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Poás?

The fastest way to get from San José to Poás is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4.67 - $7.07 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Poás?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Poás. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Sabanilla via Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from San José to Poás?

The distance between San José and Poás is 34 km. The road distance is 36 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Poás without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San José to Poás?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from San José to Poás, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Poás bus from?

San José to Poás bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, depart from San José station.

Where does the San José to Poás bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San José to Poás?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Poás is 36 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from San José to Poás.

Where can I stay near Poás?

There are 654+ hotels available in Poás. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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