There are set times when the buses come and go, and for the most part they are usually on time. It's also possible to pick up the San Jose bus on the west side of the road at the crosswalk in Herradura.
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If returning to San José by bus from Jacó, there are many places throughout Jaco that you can catch the bus: the bus terminal, of course, the bus stop in front of Mas o Menos, or various other locations along the Jacó strip. Bus fare is inexpensive, and bus travel is always sure to be an adventure. At this bus terminal you can also purchase tickets to other destinations such as Puntarenas and Quepos. The trip from Jacó to San José generally takes 3-4 hours, and without a seat, you're forced to stand the entire, perilous trip, until someone gets off and there's an empty seat. Seats are assigned, but the Costa Ricans have no qualms about over-selling the bus. There is a ticket window where you can purchase tickets, and it's recommended that you do so. If you want to take the bus from Jacó or Herradura to San José, this is where you need to go to buy tickets. The Herradura/Jacó bus will take you to Central Jacó, and all the way to Herradura beach for less than it would cost to take a taxi.Īt the north end of Jaco, across from the Best Western hotel, is the official bus station. If you take the bus from Herradura to Jacó you can pick it up at Herradura beach, at the crossways of the Costanera in Herradura, or down the road at the Herradura gas station, otherwise known as La Bomba. There is a bus stop there, and usually a congregation of people waiting for the bus to come. The main bus stop to go to Herradura is located across the street and down the road a short distance from the grocery store, Mas o Menos. The bus does not go through all of Jacó, it does not travel to the most Northern side, but it you can get off at any spot in central Jacó, along the strip. There are local buses that circulate from Herradura to Jacó every hour.
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Always ask the taxi driver to use the meter, or "Maria" as they call it here. Ask a local if you are unsure of how much you should pay. ₡1,500 ( colones) is a standard price to go just about anywhere in the town, or to Herradura, unless it's a short distance and then it's usually ₡750. All official taxis have meters and are clearly displayed. There's a taxi stand by the main grocery store, Mas por Menos. Often there are pirate taxis that are generally safe, but it's best to stick with the official companies. Don't get in a taxi that does not look official. But when it's hot, or it's dark, there are always plenty of taxis to take you down the strip wherever you might want to go.
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The city is small enough, that walking from one end to the other is not an impossible feat. Transportation in and around Jacó is quite simple. It is illegal to feed the crocodiles as they are protected. Make sure you stop at the bridge over the Tarcoles River along the way, a prime spot to observe wild crocodiles. You are always better off booking a private van/shuttle to get to Jaco Beach. Buses are very popular places for thieves and pickpockets to steal luggage and backpacks from unsuspecting tourists. While bus is cheaper, it's not worth the headaches and time it takes to get to Jacó by bus. Fares are about US$7 each way however you must first find a bus near the airport to take you into downtown San José, which is 30 minutes in the opposite direction, then wait for the next bus to Jaco which is 2.5 hours by bus. There are hourly buses going to Jacó from the Coca Cola bus station in downtown San José.
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The safest and most worry free way to get to Jacó from the airport is booking a private van/airport transfer service to meet and greet you at the airport and bring you directly to your hotel or vacation rental condo/home in Jaco Along the Autopista del Sol highway, Jaco Beach is only a quick and scenic 1 hour and 20 minute ride from the airport. The closest airport from Jacó is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Jacó Beach Costa Rica is about 130 km from San José's airport (SJO)