A beautiful view from within central Manuel Antonio-mobile

How to get from
San Jose to Manuel Antonio

San Jose to Manuel Antonio Trip Overview

Distance59 km (36.9 miles)
Price range$39-$680
Ride Duration Range2h 30m-5h
Earliest Departure13:30
Latest Departure23:00

Taking a bus or minivan from San Jose to Manuel Antonio is very affordable and provides a relaxing drive. Be sure to put Manuel Antonio National Park on your bucket list, one of the cities’ top attractions. Also, visit Playa Manuel Antonio, one of the most popular beaches in the city. Also, if you’re looking for a bit of a thrill, go ziplining at Sukia Park. Anytime between December and March is a good time to go and enjoy extremely pleasant weather.

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Taking a bus from San Jose to Manuel Antonio

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: $39

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

Charger

Food

Pets allowed

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: $209

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

A beautiful view from within central Manuel Antonio

About the ride from San Jose to Manuel Antonio

San Jose to Manuel Antonio Route Information

The distance between San Jose and Manuel Antonio is 37 miles, or approximately 59 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Manuel Antonio, including minivan,bus,car.

The earliest departure leaves at 13:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

San Jose to Manuel Antonio by minivan

  • Starting Price: $39
  • 578 departures a day, or 4046 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

San Jose to Manuel Antonio by bus

    The only travel class available is Standard.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

    San Jose to Manuel Antonio by car

    • Starting Price: $209
    • 258 departures a day, or 1806 departures a week

    The only travel class available is SUV.

    Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

    Companies Operating from San Jose to Manuel Antonio

    Average time

    3h

    Average price

    $212

    (25)

    Average time

    4h - 4h 45m

    Average price

    $50

    (267)

    Average time

    2h 30m - 4h 30m

    Average price

    $49

    (716)

    Average time

    3h 30m - 4h

    Average price

    $50 - $52

    (454)

    Popular stations and stops in San Jose and Manuel Antonio

    Departure stations in San Jose

    San Jose - Hotel List

    San Jose Airport (SJO)

    San Jose Alajuela - Hotel List

    San Jose Airport (SJO)

    San Jose - Any hotel

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    Arrival stations in Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio - Hotel List

    Manuel Antonio - Any hotel

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