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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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  1. Shuttle, bus via Platanillo

    best
    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
    $62–443

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    7h 43m
    $26–45

  3. Drive 341.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Davidcar car 341.2 km
    6h 24m
    $47–68

  4. Fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    6h 7m
    $197–269

  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

Costa Rica to David by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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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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