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How to get fromCosta Rica Backpackers, San José to Rio Celesteby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the taxi from Liberia to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $170–212

  2. Drive 199.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Rica Backpackers, San José to Rio Celestecar car 199.9 km
    3h 21m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    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 La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    3. Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $301–422

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Katirabus bus 234 Ciudad Quesada
    8h 24m
    $70–90

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Costa Rica Backpackers, San José to Rio Celeste via Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Katira in around 8h 24m.

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