There are 3 ways to get from Changuinola to Turrialba by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
- Take the bus from Limón to Siquirresbus
- Take the bus from Siquirres to Turrialbabus
7h 25m$15–23Drive 209.4 km
- Drive from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Turrialbacar 209.4 km
3h 43m$29–42Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Almirante to Puerto Viejo de Talamancabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Siquirres
- Take the bus from Siquirres to Turrialbabus
9h 57m$337–341
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changuinola to Turrialba is to bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Changuinola to Turrialba is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Changuinola to Turrialba. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sixaola and arriving at Turrialba via Limón and Siquirres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Changuinola and Turrialba is 511 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.
The best way to get from Changuinola to Turrialba without a car is to Bus and shuttle which takes 9h 57m and costs $337 - $341.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Changuinola to Turrialba, including transfers.
Changuinola to Turrialba bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Sixaola station.
Changuinola to Turrialba bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Mepe - Limón station.
Turrialba is 1h behind Changuinola. It is currently 1:02 PM in Changuinola and 12:02 PM in Turrialba.
Yes, the driving distance between Changuinola to Turrialba is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Changuinola to Turrialba.
What companies run services between Changuinola, Panama and Turrialba, Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from Changuinola to Turrialba via Terminal Sixaola, Limón, and Siquirres in around 7h 25m.
Bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Mepe - Limón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
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