How to get from San Carlos to Parrita by bus?

From San Carlos to Parrita by bus

To get from San Carlos to Parrita in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES bus from Contiguo A Liceo San Carlos station to Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ bus and finally take the PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS bus from Frente A Terminal Jacó, Garabito station to Intersección Las Lomas, Costanera Sur Parrita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from San Carlos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Parrita on the Moovit app.

273min
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILESSAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - JACÓSAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
Bus - PUNTARENAS - QUEPOSPUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
Walk to Parrita
Leaves from Contiguo A Liceo San Carlos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Carlos
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILESSAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES
    Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    ID 7
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - JACÓSAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
    Terminal De Buses Jacó
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal De Buses Jacó
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Terminal Jacó, Garabito
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PUNTARENAS - QUEPOSPUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
    Wait for bus
    PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
    Terminal De Buses Quepos
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Las Lomas, Costanera Sur Parrita
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parrita
    Walk to
    Parrita
    1.1 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to Parrita

The distance between San Carlos, San José and Parrita, San José is approximately 197.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to Parrita by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Carlos to Parrita

To check the bus schedule from San Carlos to Parrita using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Carlos) and destination (Parrita), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ, Bus line PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES bus line goes from Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe) station near San Carlos to Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station near Parrita in San José.

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

    The total travel time between San Carlos and Parrita in San José by bus is about 4 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES bus from the Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe) stop near San Carlos in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela stop, which is closest to Parrita in San José.

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