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How to get from Liberia to San Carlos by bus?

By bus

To get from Liberia to San Carlos in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA bus from Terminal De Buses Municipal De Liberia station to Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Intersección Radial Naranjo station to Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANASAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Terminal De Buses Municipal De Liberia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Liberia
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANASAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA
    Terminal San José, Tralapa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo
    193 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intersección Radial Naranjo
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA and SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA

To get from Liberia to San Carlos in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA bus from Terminal Pulmitán Liberia station to Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Intersección Radial Naranjo station to Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIASAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Terminal Pulmitán Liberia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Pulmitán Liberia
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIASAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
    Terminal Pulmitan San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intersección Radial Naranjo
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Liberia to San Carlos

The distance between Liberia, San José and San Carlos, San José is approximately 222.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liberia to San Carlos 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 Liberia

Liberia is located at Liberia, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal De Buses Municipal De Liberia.

Bus stations close to Liberia:

  • Terminal De Buses Municipal De Liberia
  • Terminal Liberia, Mercado La Managuita
  • Frente A Terminal Pulmitán Liberia

Public transit stations close to San Carlos, San José

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
  • Oficinas Ministerio De Agricultura Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA and SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA

To get from Liberia to San Carlos in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA bus from Terminal Pulmitán Liberia station to Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Intersección Radial Naranjo station to Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIASAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Terminal Pulmitán Liberia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Pulmitán Liberia
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIASAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA
    Terminal Pulmitan San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intersección Radial Naranjo
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 308 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liberia to San Carlos?

    The alternative route takes 335 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - LIBERIA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 8 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA bus line goes from Terminal San José, Tralapa station near Liberia to Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo station near San Carlos in San José

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

    The total travel time between Liberia and San Carlos in San José by bus is about 5 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - SANTA CRUZ POR INTERAMERICANA bus from the Terminal San José, Tralapa stop near Liberia in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Intersección Naranjo, Autopista Bernardo Soto Naranjo stop, which is closest to San Carlos in San José.

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