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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Matina

Composite routes from San Jose to Matina

Cheapest
2 h 31 min
Car
157 km.
from $8
Other
4 h 10 min
88 km.
from $8.33

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$292.62

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$292.62

Bus operators

Empresarios Guapileños

Phone:
+506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.87

Tracasa

Phone:
+506 2768 8787 / 2768 8732
Email:
servicioalcliente@tracasa.com
Website:
tracasa.com/
Bus from Guápiles to Siquirres
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.85

Grupo Caribeños

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/grupocaribenos/
Bus from San José to Limón
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San José to Matina is to bus which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from San José to Matina is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Matina?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Matina. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal del Caribe and arriving at Martina via Guápiles, Siquirres and Batan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from San José to Matina?

The distance between San José and Matina is 133 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to Matina without a car is to bus via Guápiles which takes 4h 10m and costs $8.34 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from San José to Matina, including transfers.

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

San José to Matina bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Gran Terminal del Caribe station.

Bus or fly from San José to Matina?

The best way to get from San José to Matina is to bus via Guápiles which takes 4h 10m and costs $8.34 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $282.61 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the San José to Matina bus arrive?

San José to Matina bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Terminal Guápiles station.

Can I drive from San José to Matina?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Matina is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from San José to Matina.

Where can I stay near Matina?

There are 11+ hotels available in Matina. Prices start at $41.26 per night.
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