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How to get fromCartagena to San Joséby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cartagena to San José by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CTG - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    5h 40m
    $195–432

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    6d 19h
    $761–796

  3. Ferry, bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus bus
    6d 19h
    $747–754

Cartagena (CTG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to San José. However, you can take the bus to Iglesia Cristo Rey, walk to Cartagena (CTG) airport, 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 Cartagena to Terminal Tica Bus via Portobelo, Portobelo, Sabanitas, Panama City, and Terminal Albrook in around 6d 19h.

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