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How to get fromCosta Rica Backpackers, San José to Limónby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica Backpackers, San José to Limón by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonaldsbus bus 703-A
    3h 25m
    $22–30

  2. Bus via Guácimo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Guácimobus bus 735-B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Guácimo to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus bus 736-A
    5h 5m
    $13

  3. Drive 158.7 km

    1. Drive from Costa Rica Backpackers, San José to Limóncar car 158.7 km
    2h 28m
    $22–31

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    3h 38m
    $161–202

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 501 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Costa Rica Backpackers, San José, Costa Rica and Limón, Costa Rica?

Grupo Caribeños operates a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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