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Getting Around Costa Rica
Public buses connect many towns, but routes through San José can make a short-looking journey take longer. Outside the capital, directions may rely on landmarks rather than street names.
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This guide helps you choose between buses and a rental car for a multi-region trip. Bus travel works best when you identify the correct San José terminal and allow for transfers. A car gives more flexibility for secluded beaches or mountain areas, but road conditions should shape the route.
Useful to know
Confirm the departure terminal and current timetable before a bus journey through San José.
Allow extra time for transfers when two places are served by routes through the capital.
For a drive to a remote beach or mountain area, check current road conditions before choosing the vehicle and route.
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