What is the cheapest way to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco?

The cheapest way to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco?

The fastest way to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco is to drive and shuttle and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $90 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Bocas Del Toro and Playas del Coco?

No, there is no direct bus from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sixaola and arriving at Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco via Central Autobusera Inteligente and Terminal Pulmitan Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco?

The distance between Bocas Del Toro and Playas del Coco is 507 km. The road distance is 485.5 km.

How do I travel from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco without a car?

The best way to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco without a car is to Local Boat and shuttle which takes 15h 49m and costs $850 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco bus from?

Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Sixaola station.

Where does the Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco bus arrive?

Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

What is the time difference between Bocas Del Toro and Playas del Coco?

Playas del Coco is 1h behind Bocas Del Toro. It is currently 6:11 PM in Bocas Del Toro and 5:11 PM in Playas del Coco.

Can I drive from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco is 486 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco.

Where can I stay near Playas del Coco?

There are 847+ hotels available in Playas del Coco.

Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco - 9 ways to travel via car, shuttle, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco by car, shuttle, bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, shuttle, bus
best
1. Drive from Changuinola to Cahuitacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus
7h 49m
$91–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José – Sixaola
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus 1502
10h 18m
$26–48
Drive 485.5 km
1. Drive from Changuinola to Playas del Cococar 485.5 km
8h 11m
$67–96
Drive, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Las Tablas to Punta de Uvacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIO - SJO
4. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
5. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Playas del Cocoshuttle
7h 57m
$841–885
Local Boat, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bocas del Toro to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Playas del Cocoshuttle
15h 49m
$848–1,055
Bus via Terminal de Transporte Changuinola Urraca
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José – Sixaola
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Municipal de Liberiabus 500-B / ...
13h 15m
$51–76
Drive, shuttle, bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Drive from Las Tablas to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
5. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle
9h 2m
Drive, shuttle, bus, fly to Liberia International Airport
1. Drive from Las Tablas to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
9h 11m
$269–846
Drive, shuttle, bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Drive from Las Tablas to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
5. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playas del Cocoshuttle
10h
$315–373

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bocas Del Toro to Playas del Coco.

Launch map view

Distance: 506.6 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Changuinola to Playas del Coco via Terminal Sixaola, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Central Autobusera Inteligente, Liberia, Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, and Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco in around 10h 18m.

Airlines