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How to get fromGuápiles to Bocas del Toroby bus, busferry, car, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Guápiles to Bocas del Toro by bus, busferry, car, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Costado Gasolinera to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    7h 57m
    $56–58

  2. Drive, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guápiles to Almirantecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry Almirante
    4h 15m
    $37–51

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    5h 13m
    $441–624

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 26m
    $575–593

Guápiles to Bocas del Toro by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 598.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Guápiles, Limón, Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

You can take a shuttle from Guápiles to Bocas del Toro via Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in around 6h 26m.

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