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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Manzanillo

Composite routes from San Jose to Manzanillo

Cheapest
5 h 43 min
Car
368 km.
from $20

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:
$13.04–$250.00

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$250.00

Bus operators

Autotransportes MEPE

Phone:
+506 2758 0618 / 4070-6373
Email:
atencionalusuario@mepe.co.cr
Website:
mepecr.com/
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Parada
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.35–$6.52

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Manzanillo
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$5.43–$8.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station) is to bus via Limón which costs $9.78 - $15.22 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

The fastest way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Manzanillo (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Parada Playa Manzanillo. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

The distance between San José and Manzanillo (Station) is 232 km. The road distance is 229.6 km.

How do I travel from San José to Manzanillo (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

The bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillo takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the San José to Manzanillo (Station) bus from?

San José to Manzanillo (Station) bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

The best way to get from San José to Manzanillo (Station) is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $250 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the San José to Manzanillo (Station) bus arrive?

San José to Manzanillo (Station) bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Parada Playa Manzanillo station.

What is the time difference between San José and Manzanillo (Station)?

Manzanillo (Station) is 1h ahead of San José. It is currently 22:02 in San José and 23:02 in Manzanillo (Station).

Can I drive from San José to Manzanillo (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Manzanillo (Station) is 230 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from San José to Manzanillo (Station).

Where can I stay near Manzanillo (Station)?

There are 523+ hotels available in Manzanillo (Station). Prices start at $73.70 per night.
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