From San José to Dominical

There are three options to go from San José to Dominical:

1 bus ride by company Grupo Blanco Lobo.

1 bus ride by company Tracopa.

2 buses via Quepos.

Option A

Section 1: San José to Dominical

Bus company:
Autotransportes Blanco Lobo
Price:
₡5500
Estimated length:
3h30min
Time schedule:

12pm

12pm

12pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Drop-off at the entrance of Dominical
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
No - Buy at ticket office in the bus terminal
Last update:
23 April 2021

Where to stay?

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Option B

Section 1: San José to Dominical

Bus company:
Tracopa
Price:
₡5560
Estimated length:
3h-4h
Time schedule:

6:30am

8:30am

11am

12:15pm

3pm

7pm*

10pm*

10:10pm*

* Only on Friday

6:30am

8:30am

11am

12:15pm

3pm

6:30am

8:30am

11am

12:15pm

3pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Drop-off at the entrance of Dominical
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
No - Buy at ticket office in the bus terminal
Last update:
4 June 2026

Where to stay?

Image advertising Cool Vibes hostel

Cool Vibes s a hostel near the beach at Dominical. Whether you have a passion for surfing or are looking for a chill place to hang out for a few days or weeks, this hostel is a great option for you. Book via WhatsApp at +506 83536428.

How to stay safe?

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Option C

Section 1: San José to Quepos

Bus company:
Tracopa
Price:
₡4455-5375
Estimated length:
3h-4h
Time schedule:

5:30am

6am

7am

8:30am

9am

10:30am

12pm

12pm

1:15pm

2:30pm

3pm

4pm

4:45pm

5pm

6pm

7:30pm

5:30am

6am

6:45am

7am

8:30am

9am

10:30am

12pm

12pm

1:15pm

2:30pm

3pm

4pm

5pm

5pm

6pm

7:30pm

5:30am

6am

7am

8:30am

9am

10:30am

12pm

12pm

1:15pm

2:30pm

3pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7:30pm

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
No - Buy at ticket office in the bus terminal
Last update:
4 June 2026

Section 2: Quepos to Dominical

Bus company:
*Autotransportes Blanco Lobo, **Trasportes Blanco y Hernandez
Price:
₡1600*, ₡1675**
Estimated length:
1h15min
Time schedule:

5am*

6am**

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

5am*

6am**

8am*

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

5am*

6am**

9:30am**

11:30am*

2:30pm**

3:30pm*

5:30pm**

Origin terminal:
Destination terminal:
Several bus stops along Dominical main street
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?:
Yes
Last update:
3 may 2021

Where to stay?

Image advertising Cool Vibes hostel

Cool Vibes s a hostel near the beach at Dominical. Whether you have a passion for surfing or are looking for a chill place to hang out for a few days or weeks, this hostel is a great option for you. Book via WhatsApp at +506 83536428.

How to stay safe?

Image advertising SafetyWing insurance company

SafetyWing is the travel insurance designed for travelers who want flexibility in both time and location, while still saving money. Starting at just $56.28 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance offers comprehensive worldwide coverage, protecting you against both medical and travel-related issues.

Good news is that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling!