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Bus San José to Buenos Aires: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance272 km
Latest bus departure6:15pm

San José to Buenos Aires Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San José - Buenos Aires

  1. How long is the bus trip from San José to Buenos Aires?

    The bus ride from San José to Buenos Aires takes 5h 35m, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 25m.

  2. How far is San José from Buenos Aires?

    The distance between San José and Buenos Aires is around 268 km (166 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San José to Buenos Aires?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Omnibus San Jose, in San José, and end it at Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, in Buenos Aires.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from San José to Buenos Aires?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San José to Buenos Aires. With a starting ticket price of US$30, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from San José to Buenos Aires?

    The bus fare from San José to Buenos Aires is approximately US$38.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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