There are 7 ways to get from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane GLF - LIR
3h 50m$310–650Bus via Liberia
cheapest- Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
- Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus 1502
12h 14m$33–45Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Golfito to Ciudad Cortéstaxi
- Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus
- Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus
7h 35m$175–207Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Golfito to Liberia-LIR423.1 km
7h 3m$75–100Drive 423.1 km
- Drive from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR)car 423.1 km
7h 3m$57–82Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to MonteverdePrivate
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia AirportPrivate
5h 43m$667–872Bus
- Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
- Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus San Jose
15h 17m$34–47
Golfito (GLF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to bus via Liberia which costs $30 - $45 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR). However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Llano Grande via Río Claro, Central Autobusera Inteligente and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Golfito and Liberia Airport (LIR) is 338 km. The road distance is 423.1 km.
The best way to get from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $170 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to fly from Golfito (GLF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.
The best way to get from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Liberia, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 12h 14m.
There is no direct flight from Golfito Airport to Liberia International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 50m and has one stopover.
Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.
What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Liberia Airport (LIR), Costa Rica?
SANSA and World Ticket fly from Golfito (GLF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Golfito to Liberia Airport via Monteverde in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Golfito to Liberia International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Golfito to Liberia International Airport via Puerto Jimenez, San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Golfito to Liberia International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Golfito to Liberia International Airport via Puerto Jimenez, San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from Ciudad Cortés to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $16–19
- Phone
- +506 4404 0505
- [email protected]
- Website
- tiguanacaste.com
Bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Book at
- tiguanacaste.com
Bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Book at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Golfito to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $603
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $269
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2640 1900 / 2640 0811
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Shuttle from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–69
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $24–35
Bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $24–35
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@caribeños.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Book at
- mibus.cr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Golfito to Liberia-LIR
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR) is 423 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Golfito to Liberia Airport (LIR).
SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Golfito Airport to Liberia International Airport Airport.
There are 107+ hotels available in Liberia Airport (LIR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Golfito and Liberia Airport (LIR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











