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How to get fromGolfo de Papagayo to San Joséby unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Golfo de Papagayo to San José by unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Guardiaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Guardia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    3h 21m

  2. Travel to Liberia International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Liberia-Airport-LIRunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3h 5m

  3. Travel, shuttle

    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Playa Hermosaunknown unknown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Hermosa to San Joséshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 26m

  4. Travel, bus via Playas del Coco

    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Playas del Cocounknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Playas del Coco to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus bus El Coco
    4h 57m

  5. Travel to Tamarindo Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3h 21m

  6. Travel to Liberia International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Walk from Golfo de Papagayo to Liberia-Airport-LIRunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIR - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Alajuela to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Colabus bus
    3h 44m

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Golfo de Papagayo to San José.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Golfo de Papagayo, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Golfo de Papagayo to San José. However, you can travel to Guardia then take the bus to Central Autobusera Inteligente. Alternatively, you can travel to Liberia-Airport-LIR airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14.

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