What is the cheapest way to get from Liberia to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Liberia to San Carlos is to bus and drive which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liberia to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Liberia to San Carlos is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $420 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Liberia and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Liberia to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and arriving at Muelle via Cañas and Tilarán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Liberia to San Carlos?

The distance between Liberia and San Carlos is 177 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.

How do I travel from Liberia to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Liberia to San Carlos without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $280 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Liberia to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Liberia to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liberia to San Carlos bus from?

Liberia to San Carlos bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Bus or fly from Liberia to San Carlos?

The best way to get from Liberia to San Carlos is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $420 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Liberia to San Carlos bus arrive?

Liberia to San Carlos bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, arrive at Cañas station.

Can I drive from Liberia to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Liberia to San Carlos is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Liberia to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 47+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Liberia to San Carlos - 6 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liberia to San Carlos by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, shuttle, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle
3. Take the taxi from Muelle to San Carlostaxi
4h 11m
$289–309
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
2. Drive from Cañas to San Carloscar
3h 19m
$20–31
Fly
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane LIR - FON
3h 3m
$421–589
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to La Fortunashuttle La Fortuna
4h 36m
$112–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
2. Take the bus from Tilarán to Muellebus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
6h 11m
$52–76
Drive 180.1 km
1. Drive from Liberia to San Carloscar 180.1 km
3h 16m
$25–35

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.2 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily. Alternatively, Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a shuttle from Liberia to La Fortuna once daily. Tickets cost $65–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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