...Buses and Bus Tickets

Exploring Costa Rica by bus is a safe, practical and economical way to see the country. You'll find Costa Rica has a very efficient bus system with comfortable - late model buses bound for popular tourist destinations. But before going into the Coca Cola or the 'Zona Roja' area of San Jose to buy bus tickets or board a bus you should be aware in doing so can be a time consuming, frustrating and, at times, a risky endeavor.

Frommers 'Pickpockets and purse stashers are rife in San Jose'

The Lonely Planet 'In recent years thefts from travelers happen around the Coca Cola...'

Explore Costa Rica 2004 'Petty crime can be a problem in the city (San Jose) day or night - and tourists are the obvious target.  Main trouble areas are around the Coca-Cola bus terminal...

The Tico Times 'Its easy to get lost and not to hard to get robbed around the Coca-Cola bus terminal and the 'red light district' of San Jose from where many of the provincial buses leave. Yet visitors who plan to explore the country by bus need to go there twice - once to buy their tickets, which often need to be purchased the day before, and once to catch the bus...

The New Key to Costa Rica 'A Safe Passage is designed to save tourists the trouble (and danger) of going to San Jose bus terminals in advance'.

»»Pick-Up and Deliver««

North and West of San Jose only!

$40 per person / $75 couple

Our Pick Up and Deliver is our most popular option. It is the fastest, safest and easiest way to get from the airport and on your bus.

When you book we will pick you up at the airport, take you to the bus stop and are with you until you safely board. Bus ticket/fare is included.  Time permitting, we will take you on a short walk-about in which we introduce/acclimate you to the country and help prepare for your journey.

»» Bus Tickets ««

Jaco - Quepos - Playa Flamingo - Nosara -

Nicoya -  Samara - Santa Cruz - Tamarindo -

Playa de Coco - Monteverde

»» Bus Service ««

Arenal/La Fortuna - Dominical - San Carlos -

Liberia - Punterenas

Mal País -  Santa Teresa - Montezuma (email us)

'It was great getting off the plane and on to the bus. By picking us up at the airport and taking us to the bank and the market then to the bus you saved us a least a day in San Jose and we gained another day to surf. I will tell anyone I know coming to Costa Rica to use your service.'  Steve S. - Saskatchewan Canada

Southern Costa Rica / the Caribbean

$50 per person / $80 couple 

Southern Costa Rica

From San Jose Bus Station

 

San Isidro - Puerto Jiménez - Golfito - Palmar Norte -

Paso Canoas - Domincal

The Caribbean

From San Jose Bus Station

 

Guapiles - Siquirres - Limón - Cahuita - Puerto Viejo - Manzanillo - Sixaola - (Bocas del Toro Panama)

A Safe Passage Bus Stop

The Waiting Room

Jaco* - Monteverde* - Quepos -

Flamingo - Nicoya - Nosara - Samara -

Tamarindo - Santa Cruz - Playa de Coco

Puntereanas* - Montezuma

 

Bus stop is located on the highway in front of the airport.

*Also stops in Alajuela at the new Multi Centro

If your flight arrives early and your bus is not until hours later where are you going to wait and what will you do?  Let us suggest checking into The Waiting Room.

When adding this option to your Pick Up and Deliver you will be able to catch some sleep then we will take you by the bank, market and get you lunch lunch before getting you on the road. (You can also go to the park and people watch.)  With a little rest you will be in better shape to enjoy the ride.

 Add $30 for a sgl. and $45 for a couple.

 

Phone: 011.506.8.365.9678  Email: rchoice@racsa.co.cr