There are 4 ways to get from Golfito to Palmar Sur by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Río Claro to Palmar Nortebus Panamá
2h 31m$4–7Drive 60.4 km
- Drive from Golfito to Palmar Surcar 60.4 km
1h 7m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Golfito to Palmar Surtaxi 60.4 km
1h 7m$120–150Bus via Ciudad Neilly
- Take the bus from Golfito to Ciudad Neilybus Golfito / ...
- Take the bus from Ciudad Neilly to Palmar Nortebus Ciudad Neilly – San José vía Costanera / ...
3h 22m$15–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Palmar Sur is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Golfito to Palmar Sur is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Palmar Sur. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Palmar Norte via Río Claro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Golfito and Palmar Sur is 83 km. The road distance is 60.4 km.
The best way to get from Golfito to Palmar Sur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $4 - $7.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Golfito to Palmar Sur, including transfers.
Golfito to Palmar Sur bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.
Golfito to Palmar Sur bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Palmar Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Palmar Sur is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Golfito to Palmar Sur.
There are 48+ hotels available in Palmar Sur.
What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Palmar Sur, Costa Rica?
Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Río Claro to Palmar Norte twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Bus from Río Claro to Palmar Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $4–7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Flying into Beijing? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.