What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to David?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to David is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to David?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to David is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $200 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and David?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Tica Bus San José and arriving at David Panama. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to David?

The distance between Costa Rica and David is 343 km. The road distance is 341.2 km.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to David without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to David without a car is to shuttle and bus via Platanillo which takes 7h 15m and costs $60 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to David?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Costa Rica to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to David bus from?

Costa Rica to David bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Terminal Tica Bus San José station.

Where does the Costa Rica to David bus arrive?

Costa Rica to David bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at David Panama station.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and David?

David is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 5:01 PM in Costa Rica and 6:01 PM in David.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to David?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to David is 341 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Costa Rica to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 94+ hotels available in David.

Costa Rica to David - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to David by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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Shuttle, bus via Platanillo
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Paso Canoasbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
7h 15m
$62–443
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
7h 43m
$26–45
Drive 341.2 km
1. Drive from San José to Davidcar 341.2 km
6h 24m
$47–68
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
6h 7m
$207–269
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus Panama
9h
$512–513

Costa Rica to David by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panama once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Tracopa also services this route once daily.

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