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How to get fromEl Castillo to San Joséby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Castillo to San José by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus via Muelle del San Carlos

    best
    1. Drive from El Castillo to Santa Ceciliacar car
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cecilia to Muelle del San Carlosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Muelle del San Carlos to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5h 56m

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Castillo to Pavoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Pavon to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus San Jose
    6h 29m
    $17–26

  3. Drive 235.5 km

    1. Drive from El Castillo to San Josécar car 235.5 km
    4h 12m
    $32–46

  4. Drive, bus #2

    1. Drive from El Castillo to Santa Ceciliacar car
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cecilia to Terminal Pulmitan San Josébus bus 501-A
    7h 10m
    $20–27

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  • Distance: 236 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between El Castillo, Río San Juan, Nicaragua and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from El Castillo to San José. However, you can drive to Santa Cecilia, take the bus to Muelle del San Carlos, then take the bus to Terminal Atlántico Norte. Alternatively, you can drive from El Castillo to San José in around 4h 12m.

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