Trains to San José
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in San José: Pacífico railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from San José
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San José to Managua | Nicaragua | 340 km (211 mi) | about 4 h 53 min |
| San José to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 573 km (356 mi) | about 8 h 14 min |
| San José to San Salvador | El Salvador | 695 km (432 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| San José to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 753 km (468 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| San José to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 871 km (541 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| San José to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 873 km (542 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| San José to Tuxtla | Mexico | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| San José to Cancún | Mexico | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 18 h 28 min |
| San José to Mérida | Mexico | 1,362 km (847 mi) | about 19 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does San José have?
Pacífico railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.