Travelers on a budget often choose the public bus from San José to Quepos. The ride takes about 3.5 to 4 hours, with buses departing several times a day from Tracopa Station.

• ✅ Affordable (around $10 USD per ticket)
• ✅ Direct route with beautiful views along the way
• ❌ Limited comfort and fixed schedules

If you like flexibility and want to explore hidden beaches or stop along the way, renting a car is a great option. The drive from San José to Quepos takes around 3 hours via Route 27.

• ✅ Full control of your schedule
• ✅ Perfect for stopping at Tarcoles River to see crocodiles or in Jaco for lunch
• ❌ Roads can be challenging if you’re not used to local driving conditions

Want to get there in under an hour? Local airlines such as Sansa offer flights from San José to Quepos (La Managua Airport).

• ✅ Only 25 minutes in the air
• ✅ Stunning aerial views of the Pacific coast
• ❌ More expensive and luggage restrictions apply

For many travelers, the best balance between comfort and convenience is a private transfer. At Tucanes Tours, we provide safe, reliable, and air-conditioned transfers from San José directly to your hotel in Quepos or Manuel Antonio.

• ✅ Stress-free travel—sit back and relax
• ✅ Professional bilingual drivers
• ✅ Door-to-door service, perfect for families or groups

Budget travelers → Public bus

Adventurers → Rental car

Short on time → Domestic flight

No matter which option you choose, the journey is part of the adventure! With stunning landscapes and plenty of stops along the way, traveling from San José to Quepos and Manuel Antonio is the perfect introduction to the beauty of Costa Rica.

✨ If you’d like to make your trip stress-free from the very beginning, contact Tucanes Tours and let us take care of your transportation so you can focus on enjoying your vacation.

📌 Ready to travel? Book your private transfer with Tucanes Tours today!

Tucanes Tours is here to help you discover the best that Costa Rica and Manuel Antonio has to offer. We offer unparalleled knowledge and access to some of the most incredible natural and cultural experiences in Costa Rica.

From kayaking in Golfito Bay to whitewater rafting Rio Savegre and fishing for the trophy sized sailfish, Tucanes provides a wide variety of activities for adventure seekers.

The knowledgeable guides at Tucanes Tours can help you explore all the wonders that Costa Rica has to offer, from discovering the Indigenous Boruca tribe and their culture to observing whales and dolphins playing like teenagers in their natural habitat during a kayak tour in Golfo Dulce.

With so many tours available, there is sure to be something that perfectly fits every persons interests and desires! It is also a great way for visitors young and old alike to connect with nature while learning about its inhabitants when visiting Costa Rica.

No matter if you're an ecotourist or more interested in chasing wild adrenalin filled adventures, our guides at Tucanes can make your dreams become your reality.

See how truly incredible Costa Rica can be when you book experiences with Tucanes Tours today – it will be an experience unlike any other where memories are guaranteed to last forever!