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How to get fromAlajuela to Bocas del Toroby plane, shuttle, busferry, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Bocas del Toro by plane, shuttle, busferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    1h
    $290–370

  2. Drive, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Almirantecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry Almirante
    5h 33m
    $47–65

  3. Shuttle, bus and ferry via San José

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus San José / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    7h 18m
    $115

  4. Shuttle, bus and ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Cahuitashuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    8h 35m
    $323

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus San José – Manzanillo
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    11h 7m
    $57–63

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 226.9 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) 6 times a week.

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