How to get from San Carlos to Turrialba by bus?

From San Carlos to Turrialba by bus

To get from San Carlos to Turrialba 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 Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESO bus from Costado Sur Del Museo Nacional, San José station to Terminal Transtusa Turrialba station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from San Carlos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Turrialba on the Moovit app.

217min
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILESSAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESO
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
    Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe)
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Decavisa, México San José
    ID PBA-10102-063
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Terminal Barrio Claret, Contiguo A Iglesia Católica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25 M Sur Del Ampm, La California San José
    ID PBA-10104-066
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Costado Sur Del Museo Nacional, San José
    ID PBA-10104-094
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESO
    Terminal Transtusa Turrialba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Terminal Transtusa Turrialba
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Transtusa Turrialba
    120 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to Turrialba

The distance between San Carlos, San José and Turrialba, San José is approximately 160.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to Turrialba 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 Turrialba

To check the bus schedule from San Carlos to Turrialba using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Carlos) and destination (Turrialba), 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 Turrialba?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA EXPRESO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - LOS CHILES bus line goes from Terminal Atlántico Norte (Mepe) station near San Carlos to Frente A Decavisa, México San José station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Frente A Decavisa, México San José station near Turrialba in San José.

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

    The total travel time between San Carlos and Turrialba in San José by bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frente A Decavisa, México San José stop, which is closest to Turrialba in San José.

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