costa rica bus routes

Going to San Jose costa rica in May wanted to know what would be the best route to see much of costa rica.Bus?
Going to costa rica in May just wanted to know if there is transportation that could take us places besides San Jose like to the beach and other places throughout costa rica.
there are packages at the hotel. Went to the Rain Forest, white water rafting and up to the volcano. the food is great
Theft and Crime on the Buses in Costa Rica