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How to get fromBocas Del Toro to Costa Ricaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bocas Del Toro to Costa Rica by bus or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sixaola
    5h 49m
    $16–24

  2. Drive 263.9 km

    1. Drive from Changuinola to San Josécar car 263.9 km
    4h 37m
    $37–53

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Changuinola to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar car
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Guápilesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus bus
    5h 54m
    $23–28

  4. Bus via Limón

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus Limón – Sixaola
    2. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus 703 Limon
    6h 54m
    $16–25

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bocas Del Toro to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Norte 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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