How to get from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz by bus?

From Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz by bus

To get from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA bus from Terminal Fecosa Alajuela station to Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCO bus and finally take the LIBERIA - NICOYA bus from Frente A Plaza Santa Rosa, Liberia station to Frente Al Mag Agencia De Extensión Agropecuaria De Santa Cruz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min. The bus schedule from Terminal El Roble may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Cruz on the Moovit app.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTAALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCOSAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCO
Bus - LIBERIA - NICOYALIBERIA - NICOYA
Walk to Santa Cruz
Leaves from Terminal Fecosa Alajuela

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Fecosa Alajuela
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTAALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA
    Terminal Laica, Zona Franca El Coyol Alajuela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCOSAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCO
    Terminal Playas Del Coco, Contiguo A Soda Los Pelones
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Plaza Santa Rosa, Liberia
    218 min
  • 6
    Bus - LIBERIA - NICOYALIBERIA - NICOYA
    Wait for bus
    LIBERIA - NICOYA
    Terminal Nicoya, Frente A Super Compro Nicoya
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente Al Mag Agencia De Extensión Agropecuaria De Santa Cruz
    94 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Cruz
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz

The distance between Terminal El Roble, San José and Santa Cruz, San José is approximately 256.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 341 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz

To check the bus schedule from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal El Roble) and destination (Santa Cruz), 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 Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz?

    The fastest way takes 341 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - PLAYAS DEL COCO, Bus line LIBERIA - NICOYA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Terminal El Roble and Santa Cruz?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz?

    The ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA bus line goes from Terminal Fecosa Alajuela station near Terminal El Roble in Alajuela 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 Santa Cruz in San José.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal El Roble to Santa Cruz by bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal El Roble in Alajuela and Santa Cruz in San José by bus is about 5 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Terminal El Roble to get to Santa Cruz?

    Get on the ALAJUELA - EL COYOL POR PISTA bus from the Terminal Fecosa Alajuela stop near Terminal El Roble in Alajuela.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Terminal El Roble and Santa Cruz?

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

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