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How to get fromBogota Airport (BOG) to Cartagoby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Cartago by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BOG - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 54m
    $221–394

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane BOG - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Cartagocar car
    8h 2m
    $155–274

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane BOG - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to San Joséshuttle bus
    10h 28m
    $235–393

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,382 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Bogota Airport (BOG), Colombia and Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Cartago. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago. Alternatively, you can fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to San José, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago.

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