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How to get fromCosta Rica to Bocas Del Toroby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Bocas Del Toro by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaolabus bus San José
    5h 49m
    $16–24

  2. Drive 264.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Changuinolacar car 264.5 km
    4h 9m
    $37–53

  3. Fly, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    3. Drive from Punta de Uva to Las Tablascar car
    4h 44m
    $201–246

  4. Shuttle, Local Boat

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $347–752

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

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Bocas Del Toro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Bocas Del Toro, Panama?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaola 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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