The train is an important means of transportation in Costa Rica, as it allows workers as well as tourists to reach their places of work and recreation faster and more efficiently.
As a result of booming business and activities in Costa Rica, transportation throughout the country is critical, and bus and car services are an excellent means of getting around. However, perhaps the most efficient way to travel is by taking the train
In 1991, the rail network in Costa Rica was significantly damaged during an earthquake which led to the operation to be suspended in 1995. As of 2005, the regular transportation
of passengers was reactivated. It comprises of Metropolis in Pavas up to the Latin University in San Pedro de Montes de Oca.
Later in 2009 the train service between the capital and the city of Heredia was launched, with great success and acceptance of the users for the time saved.
Some time later, in 2011 and 2013 the services to Belén and Cartago were reactivated. In 2014, this service was extended to the province of Alajuela, a project that began operations in 2017.
The passenger train is beneficial for tourists and residents alike, as it connects communities of much interest, both touristic, historical, educational and commercial, with the roads becoming increasingly congested, due to construction work and the influx of people, this train makes the journey between the different destinations much easier.
Similarly, the train system helps open the roads, as more people opt for this form of transportation to go to work or leisure on a daily basis.
Schedules of the Urban Trains of Costa Rica
Departure in the Afternoon Train from Heredia to Estación al Atlántico
Departure time train from Heredia to Estación al Atlántico (duratión 30 min aprox., 5min until Mira Flores, 10 min. until Santa Rosa y 20 min. until Cuatro Reinas)
Monday to Friday:Â 04:00pm; 04:30pm; 05:00pm; 05:30pm; 06:00pm; 06:30pm; 07:00pm; 07:30pm; 08:00pm;Â 
Departure in the Morning train from Heredia to Estación al Atlántico
Departure time train from Heredia to Estación al Atlántico (duratión 30 min aprox., 5min until Mira Flores, 10 min. until Santa Rosa y 20 min. until Cuatro Reinas)
Monday to Friday:Â 06:00am; 06:30am; 07:00am; 07:10am; 07:30am; 08:00am; 08:30am;
Departure train from Heredia to Latina UniversityÂ
Departure time from Heredia to Universidad Latina (duratión 30 min aprox., 5min until Mira Flores, 10 min. until Santa Rosa y 20 min. until Cuatro Reinas, 40 min, aprox. until UCR y 45 min. until U Latina )
Monday to Friday:06:30am; 07:30am; 05:30pm;
Departure in the morning of the trains from Belén to San José
Departure time of the train from Belén to the Estación al PacÃfico, San José
Monday to Friday:Â 05:55am; 06:40am; 07:15am; 08:05am; 08:45am;
Departure in the afternoon of the trains from San José hacia Belén.
Departure time of the train to Belén from the Estación al PacÃfico, San José
Monday to Friday:Â 04:10pm; 05:05pm; 05:35pm; 06:40pm;
Departure in the afternoon of the trains from Belén to San José
Departure time of the train from Belén to the Estación al PacÃfico, San José
Monday to Friday:Â 04:20pm; 04:45pm; 06:00pm; 06:30pm; 07:20pm;
Departure in the morning of the trains from San José to Belén
Departure time of the train from Belén to the Estación al PacÃfico, San José
Monday to Friday:Â 06:10am; 06:35am; 07:25am; 08:05am;
Departure in the afternoon of the trains to Atlántico
Departure time of the train from San José to Heredia Duratión: 30 minutos aprox.
Monday to Friday:Â 05:30am; 06:00am; 06:30am; 07:00am; 07:30am; 08:00am;
Departure from the Univesidad Latina to: Heredia 15 min. to Estación al Atlático and 30 min. more to Heredia
Monday to Friday:06:15am; 04:15pm; 06:15pm;
Departure in the afternoon of the trains to Atlántico
Departure time of the train to Heredia from San José
Monday to Friday:Â 03:30pm; 04:00pm; 04:30pm; 05:00pm; 05:30pm; 06:00pm; 06:30pm; 07:00pm; 07:30pm;
Departure from the Estación al PacÃfico to Heredia
Departure time of the train from Estación al PacÃfico to Heredia Departure time of the train from Estación al PacÃfico to Heredia
Monday to Friday:Â 05:30pm;
Departure from Estación al PacÃfico to Metropolis III
Departure time of the train from Estación al PacÃfico to Metropolis III (Duratión Total 35min morning 40min afternoon. aprox.)
Monday to Friday: 05:00am; 06:15am; 07:25am; 03:50pm; 05:35pm;
Departure from Metropolis III to Freses
Departure time of the train from Metropolis III to Freses (Duratión 40-45min to Estación al PacÃfico and 1h +10min to Freses )
Monday to Friday:Â 06:45am; 04:55pm; 06:15pm;
Departure from La Jack’s to Plaza VÃquez
Departure time of the train from La Jack’s to Plaza VÃquez (duratión 20min Estación al PacÃfico, 25min aprox to Plaza VÃquez) This train goes direct to Heredia Monday to Friday:05:05pm;
Departure from Estación al PacÃfico to Freses
Departure time of the train from Estación al PacÃfico to Freses (duratión total 35min. aprox)
Monday to Friday:Â 06:15am; 07:25am; 04:25pm; 05:35pm; 07:00pm;
Departure from Freses to MetropolisÂ
Departure time of the train from Freses to Metropolis III (duratión 35-40min to Estación al PacÃfico, 1h +10min aprox, to Metropolis III)
Monday to Friday:Â 06:50am; 05:05pm;
Departure from AYA to Freses
Departure time of the train from Freses (duratión 20 to the Estación al PacÃfico aprox and 50 min. aprox to Freses)
Monday to Friday:Â 04:10pm;
Departure from Metropolis III to Estación al PaciÃfico
Departure time of the train to Estación al PacÃfico. (Duratión total Aprox. 35min in the mornings, 45min in the afternoons)
Monday to Friday:Â 05:35am; 06:15pm;
Departure from Freses to the Estación al PacÃfico
Departure time of the train from Freses to the Estación al PacÃfico (Duratión 35-40min aprox)
Monday to Friday:Â 06:50am; 08:00am; 05:05pm; 06:10pm; 07:25pm;
Departure of the train to Pacifico
Departure times from San José (recreational trips) to Pacifico (these schedules could vary)
Saturday and Sunday:Â 06:30am;
Return of the train from Orotina
Departure time of the train from Orotina to San José, (these schedules could vary)
Saturday and Sunday:04:30pm
