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How to get fromCosta Rica to Cartagenaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Cartagena by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    4h 32m
    $190–550

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane LIO - CTG
    4h 53m
    $71–353

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d 18h
    $764–794

  4. Bus, ferry via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d 19h
    $747–753

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG) every 4 hours.

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