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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Palmar Surby busferry, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Palmar Sur by busferry, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus

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    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Palmar Nortebus bus
    8h 31m
    $39–43

  2. Local Boat, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    2. Drive from Almirante to Palmar Surcar car
    6h 2m
    $46–66

  3. Fly to Drake Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane BOC - DRK
    2. Drive from Drake Bay (DRK) to Palmar Surcar car
    21h 20m
    $186–511

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Palmar Nortebus bus
    11h 47m
    $44–47

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Paso Canoas #2

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Palmar Nortebus bus
    16h 52m
    $44–47

  6. Fly to Golfito

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane BOC - GLF
    19h 32m
    $226–549

  7. Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane BOC - PJM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Palmar Nortebus bus
    19h 52m
    $420–611

  8. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BOC - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take the bus from San José to Palmar Nortebus bus
    5h 33m
    $310–390

Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

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

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