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How to get fromLimon Airport (LIO) to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Limon Airport (LIO) to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    2h 20m
    $165–205

  2. Drive 161.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Limon-Airport-LIO to San Josécar car 161.6 km
    2h 59m
    $22–32

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanilloshuttle bus Shared
    2. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus San José – Manzanillo
    7h 32m
    $48–53

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Limon-LIO to San Josérideshare rideshare 161.6 km
    2h 59m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanilloshuttle bus Shared
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to San Joséshuttle bus Manzanillo
    7h 1m
    $109

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Limon Airport (LIO) to San José.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Limon Airport (LIO), Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

You can take a shuttle from Limon Airport to San José via Manzanillo and Manzanillo in around 7h 1m.

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