San José – Tica Bus


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The Tica Bus terminal in San José is pretty typical. There is food for purchase inside and also a hotel attached. If you want to ride with Tica Bus, you need a ticket. You can now buy your ticket online!

 

Check the Tica Bus website for the list of schedules and prices. There are so many that I wont list them here. You can also check to see where the nearest Tica Bus office is located to go and purchase your ticket.

 

The pictures below are from the main terminal. For the hotel – economical rooms are priced around $15USD and ones with Air Conditioning  and a TV are about $28USD.

 

Going to Panama?

Check out this great blog post on travel planning for Panama City, San Blas Islands and Bocas del Toro by Costa Rica experts, Mytanfeet: Planning our trip to Panama from Costa Rica.

 

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We do not 100% guarantee that all schedules, times and prices are exact. The information in this website is based on personal experience and by information submitted by other travellers. Information has been gathered from station schedules, station managers, bus drivers and driver helpers. We have done our best to get as much accurate up to date information as possible, but prices and times change. Also, remember that you are responsible for your own health and safety. Travel safe and travel smart - and have fun!

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Tica bus station San Jose, Costa Rica

The hotel entrance inside the Tica Bus station

Photo taken: February 22, 2016

Tica bus station San Jose, Costa Rica

Inside the Tica Bus station

Photo taken: February 22, 2016

Tica bus station San Jose, Costa Rica

Outside the Tica Bus station

Photo taken: February 22, 2016

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  1. Pwyton Pugh

    How far (minutes) and what cost by taxi from the San Jose Tica bus terminal to the international airport?

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    • centrocoasting

      Hi Pwyton, I don’t know exactly the time and cost as it depends on traffic and time of day, but it will be close to $25-$40 and take about 30-50mins. Have a great trip!

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  2. Norah Maclennan Lee

    Better update your site. It is possible to book the Ticabus online.

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    • centrocoasting

      Thanks for the reminder Norah! Yes this is an exciting new option from Ticabus. So happy they finally made this happen. Hope your travels are going well.

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