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How to get fromLondon to Puntarenasby plane, shuttle, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Puntarenas by plane, shuttle, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    16h 39m
    $738–1,415

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane LHR - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Puntarenascar car
    32h 33m
    $383–1,370

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LHR - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    29h 33m
    $839–1,821

  4. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane LHR - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    25h 7m
    $779–1,759

  5. Fly to Cobano, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane LHR - ACO
    2. Take the ferry from Paquera to Puntarenasferry ferry
    22h 21m
    $422–1,607

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane LHR - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    30h 32m
    $794–1,851

  7. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LHR - FON
    2. Drive from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Monteverdecar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    32h 17m
    $585–1,568

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,817.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from London to Puntarenas. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas.

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