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How to get fromLa Libertad to San Joséby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from La Libertad to San José by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, bus to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Montañitabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MEC - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    12h 18m
    $96–427

  2. Bus, shuttle to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Manglaraltobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manglaralto to Puerto Lópezbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto López to Guayaquil Airportshuttle bus
    4. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GYE - SJO
    5. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    12h 23m
    $413–604

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,578.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between La Libertad, Ecuador and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from La Libertad to San José. However, you can take the bus to Montañita, take the bus to Manta Terminal Terrestre, walk to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manglaralto, take the bus to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, take the shuttle to Guayaquil Airport, walk to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) 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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