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How to get fromCosta Rica to Chiriquíby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Chiriquí by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3h 59m
    $215–255

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    8h
    $23–26

  3. Shuttle, bus via Platanillo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Dominical to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 15m
    $65–443

  4. Drive  341.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Davidcar car 341.2 km
    6h 24m
    $55–79

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus Panama
    9h
    $512–513

  6. Bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus Panama
    9h
    $34–37

Costa Rica to Chiriquí by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Chiriquí, Panama?

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to David once daily. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 8h.

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