How to get from San Carlos to Orotina by bus?

From San Carlos to Orotina by bus

To get from San Carlos to Orotina in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos station to Plantel Recope, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO bus and finally take the PUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERA bus from Frente A Servicentro La China, El Roble Puntarenas station to Posterior A Estación De Cobro Pozón, Autopista José Castro Madriz Orotina station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
Bus - PUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERAPUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERA
Leaves from Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal 7-10 San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plantel Recope, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    113 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Plantel Recope, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
    Terminal Eupsa Puntarenas, Frente A Paseo De Los Turistas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Servicentro La China, El Roble Puntarenas
    74 min
  • 7
    Bus - PUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERAPUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERA
    Wait for bus
    PUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERA
    Parque José Martí, Avenida Central
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Posterior A Estación De Cobro Pozón, Autopista José Castro Madriz Orotina
    Ride to bus station
    Posterior A Estación De Cobro Pozón, Autopista José Castro Madriz Orotina
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to Orotina

The distance between San Carlos, San José and Orotina, San José is approximately 170.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to Orotina by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Carlos

San Carlos is located at San Carlos, San José and the nearest public transit station is Oficinas Ministerio De Hacienda, Ciudad Quesada San Carlos.

Bus stations close to San Carlos:

  • Oficinas Ministerio De Hacienda, Ciudad Quesada San Carlos
  • Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
  • Terminal De Autobuses Plaza San Carlos

Public transit stations close to Orotina, San José

Orotina is located at Orotina, San José and the nearest public transit station is 757.

Bus stations close to Orotina:

  • 757
  • Provisional
  • Previo A Estación De Cobro Pozón, Autopista José Castro Madriz Orotina

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Orotina?

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO, Bus line PUNTARENAS - OROTINA POR COSTANERA.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Orotina in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Carlos to Orotina in San José?

    The SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus line goes from Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos station near San Carlos to Terminal 7-10 San José station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal 7-10 San José station near Orotina in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from San Carlos to Orotina in San José by bus?

    The total travel time between San Carlos and Orotina in San José by bus is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Carlos to get to Orotina in San José?

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from the Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos stop near San Carlos in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Carlos and Orotina in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal 7-10 San José stop, which is closest to Orotina in San José.