Costa Rica Buses – from here to there …

[anacrluis]

I’m trying to find a conection between Golfito and Manuel Antonio/Quepos, Puntarenas and Tamarindo, and I’m wondering if I can go from Arenal to Tortuguero without going to San José.

Please if someone knows some of the conections or a useful phone number please tell me as soon as possible.
The other conections I already have!!
Thank you all so much
Ana

[Andrew]

The two best websites about getting around using the bus system can be found at and which will give you all the information you ever wanted to know about the terrific Costa Rica bus system.

Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.com

[terrycook]

arnacrluis…I have a copy of the first addition 2005 of Costa Rica By Bus and have found it difficult to get much information getting from one place to another…it is mostly going to and getting back to San Jose. Or if necessary the steps to transfer if tring to get to place (b) and taking the first bus from San Jose and where to get off and get the transfer bus to get to point (b).
However several people have said not to worry just go for it and someone at the stations can guide you. In other words Wing it.
I will go back and re-look at my book to be sure and see If I can help you but I took a trip from Austin Texas to San Jose and found there were not set rules…or anyone to contact..I just started out in Austin and rode to point a….got off and found the bus to the next change point. Yes I did have a few bumps and even slep in a bus station on a bench one night but all in all it all seems to work out.
get back at you later on your quetion if I can find out what you need to know.
I am planing a 5-6 month bus trip all across the country and have no idea how I will do it but know it can be done.
good luck
Terry From Texas

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