Malpais to San Jose Trip Overview

San Jose to Malpais
Distance
118 km (73.8 miles)
Price range
US$57-US$443
Ride Duration Range
4h-6h 50m
Earliest Departure
12:30
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Santa Teresa Adventure

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Malpais to San Jose

by minivan,van-ferry

Cheapest

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

06:30

6h

12:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$57

Fastest

Shuttle van-ferry

by Zuma Tours

07:00

4h

11:00

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$98

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

06:30

5h

11:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$57

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

15:30

5h

20:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$57

Standard van-ferry

by Interbus

07:00

6h

13:00

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$76

Cheapest

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

from

US$57

06:30

6h

12:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Fastest

Shuttle van-ferry

by Zuma Tours

from

US$98

07:00

4h

11:00

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

from

US$57

06:30

5h

11:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Shuttle Minivan

by Santa Teresa Adventure

from

US$57

15:30

5h

20:30

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Standard van-ferry

by Interbus

from

US$76

07:00

6h

13:00

Malpais, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Taking a minivan from Malpais to San Jose

Fastest minivan: 4h 30m

Cheapest minivan: US$57

The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$57

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Wifi

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

Food

Pets allowed

The fastest: 4h

The cheapest: US$76

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

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About the ride from Malpais to San Jose

Malpais to San Jose Route Information

The distance between Malpais and San Jose is 74 miles, or approximately 118 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Malpais to San Jose, including minivan,van-ferry.

The earliest departure leaves at 12:30 and has a duration of 6 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by van-ferry, which takes approximately 4 hours.

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

Malpais to San Jose by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$57
  • 124 departures a day, or 868 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Shuttle and 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 minivan options.

Malpais to San Jose by van-ferry

  • Starting Price: US$76
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Shuttle.

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

Companies Operating from Malpais to San Jose

Interbus

Average time

6h - 6h 30m

Average price

US$76

(848)

Transporzuma

Average time

6h 1m

Average price

US$57

(93)

Santa Teresa Adventure

Average time

5h - 6h 50m

Average price

US$57

(50)

Jacamar Naturalist Tour

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$331

(16)

Zuma Tours

Average time

4h

Average price

US$98

(16)

Popular stations and stops in Malpais and San Jose

Departure stations in Malpais

Malpais - Any hotel

Arrival stations in San Jose

San Jose - Hotel List

San Jose Airport (SJO)

San Jose - Any hotel

San Jose - Hotel List

San Jose - Hotel List

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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Malpais to San Jose

What is the most popular transportation service from Malpais to San Jose?

Minivan stands out as the most popular transportation service between Malpais and San Jose by Jacamar Naturalist Tour

What is the distance between Malpais to San Jose?

The distance between Malpais and San Jose is approximately 118 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Malpais to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Malpais to San Jose is with van-ferry by Zuma Tours, which takes approximately 4h.

What is the cheapest transport option from Malpais and San Jose?

The cheapest way to travel from Malpais to San Jose is by Minivan by Santa Teresa Adventure, with prices starting at US$57.

Who are the service providers on this route?

The main service providers operating between Malpais and San Jose include

MINIVAN:  Jacamar Naturalist Tour | Santa Teresa Adventure | Transporzuma | Coach Costa Rica

VAN+FERRY:  Zuma Tours | Interbus

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