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How to get fromBocas del Toro to San Joséby plane, bus, ferry, car, shuttle, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to San José by plane, bus, ferry, car, shuttle, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    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
    2h 40m
    $294–371

  2. Local Boat, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    2. Drive from Almirante to San Josécar car
    5h 45m
    $41–66

  3. Local Boat, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    2. Drive from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Cahuitacar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    5h 15m
    $88–93

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry bus ferry Shared
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to San Joséshuttle bus Manzanillo
    9h 8m
    $119

  5. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane BOC - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    21h 40m
    $667–2,572

  6. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane BOC - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    5h 6m
    $393–561

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry bus ferry Shared
    2. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus San José – Manzanillo
    9h 37m
    $57–63

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 330.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Bocas del Toro to San José. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bocas del Toro to San José via Almirante, Terminal de transporte, Terminal de Transporte Changuinola, and Cahuita in around 5h 15m.

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