How to get from La Unión to Heredia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from La Unión to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA bus from Plaza Cronos Curridabat station to Costado Norte Parque Nacional, San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Plaza Cronos Curridabat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza Cronos Curridabat
    ID 6632
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Parque Nacional, San José
    ID 328
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ

To get from La Unión to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA bus from Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat station to Estación Atlántico, San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat
    ID 2561
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
    Terminal San José, Frente A Más X Menos Cuesta De Moras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estación Atlántico, San José
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Unión to Heredia

The distance between La Unión, San José and Heredia, San José is approximately 17.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Unión to Heredia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to La Unión

La Unión is located at La Unión, San José and the nearest public transit station is Plaza Cronos Curridabat.

Train stations close to La Unión:

  • Estación U.A.C.A.
  • Estación Tres Ríos
  • Estación C.F.I.A.

Bus stations close to La Unión:

  • Plaza Cronos Curridabat
  • Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat
  • Walmart Curridabat

Public transit stations close to Heredia, San José

Heredia is located at Heredia, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia.

Train stations close to Heredia:

  • Estación Heredia
  • Miraflores
  • Estación San Francisco

Bus stations close to Heredia:

  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Ópticas Visión Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Agencia Bcr Heredia

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ

To get from La Unión to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA bus from Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat station to Estación Atlántico, San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centro Comercial Pinares Place, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo Curridabat
    ID 2561
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA
    Terminal San José, Frente A Más X Menos Cuesta De Moras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estación Atlántico, San José
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Unión to Heredia?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Unión to Heredia?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR PISTA, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Unión and Heredia in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from La Unión to Heredia in San José?

    The SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA bus line goes from Plaza Cronos Curridabat station near La Unión to Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda station near Heredia in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from La Unión to Heredia in San José by bus and train?

    The total travel time between La Unión and Heredia in San José by bus and train is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near La Unión to get to Heredia in San José?

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA bus from the Plaza Cronos Curridabat stop near La Unión in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between La Unión and Heredia in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda station, which is closest to Heredia in San José.

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