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How to get fromLiberia to Atenasby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Liberia to Atenas by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Cruce Palmaresbus bus 1502
    3h 4m
    $39–50

  2. Bus via San José

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Atenasbus bus San José
    4h
    $13–15

  3. Drive 167.7 km

    1. Drive from Liberia to Atenascar car 167.7 km
    3h
    $23–33

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to Atenasbus bus
    3h 46m
    $250–674

  5. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIR - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Atenasshuttle bus
    4h 17m
    $564–711

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

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Atenas, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Liberia to Cruce Palmares twice daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 2h 41m.

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