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How to get fromCosta Rica to MEDELLINby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to MEDELLIN by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane SJO - MTR
    6h 43m
    $172–343

  2. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Cartíbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cartí to Sapzurroferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sapzurro to Necocliferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Necocli to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus bus
    6d 8h

  3. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane LIO - MTR
    8h 19m
    $196–401

  4. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane XQP - MTR
    7h 30m
    $301–498

  5. Bus, Tour, ferry via Panama City Marcos A Gelabert Airport (PAC)

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Cartíbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cartí to Sapzurroferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sapzurro to Necocliferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Necocli to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus bus
    6d 9h

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and AeroRepública fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) 4 times a day.

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