What is the cheapest way to get from Heredia to Golfito?

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Golfito is to bus which costs $25 - $30 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heredia to Golfito?

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Golfito is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $180 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Heredia and Golfito?

No, there is no direct bus from Heredia to Golfito. However, there are services departing from El Pirro and arriving at Golfito via San José and Ciudad Neily. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Heredia to Golfito?

The distance between Heredia and Golfito is 198 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.

How do I travel from Heredia to Golfito without a car?

The best way to get from Heredia to Golfito without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $45 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Heredia to Golfito?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Heredia to Golfito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Golfito bus from?

Heredia to Golfito bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from Heredia to Golfito?

The best way to get from Heredia to Golfito is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $180 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $30 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Heredia to Golfito bus arrive?

Heredia to Golfito bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Ciudad Neilly station.

Can I drive from Heredia to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Golfito is 267 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Heredia to Golfito.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 113+ hotels available in Golfito.

Heredia to Golfito - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Heredia to Golfito by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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Fly to Golfito
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2h 37m
$181–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Neillybus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
9h 8m
$25–30
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus Panamá
6h 16m
$45–435
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Heredia to Dominicalcar
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus Panamá
6h 15m
$29–41
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
4h 25m
$520–521
Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, drive
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane SJO - PJM
2. Drive from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Golfitocar
4h 23m
$194–252
Drive 267.3 km
1. Drive from Heredia to Golfitocar 267.3 km
5h 24m
$36–52

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights

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Distance: 197.5 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from San José to Golfito on demand. Tickets cost $519 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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