Excellent bus station. Friendly and courteous staff who will tell you everything and show you. There are routes to a lot of places, even to Almaty, as far as I remember. Plus, repairs are underway now, so this bus station will be much better!
Definitely 5 stars.
A normal train station. Within the framework of Karakol. Minibuses are being driven in all directions. Friendly people. Explain, they will tell you. For long distances, basik is the best form of transport. We understood that. Cheaper is not comparable to a taxi. And it's safe. Which driver will arrive and which car if you order a taxi.... This is a question. There are experienced drivers and good cars here.