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How to get fromLos Chiles to San Carlosby shuttle, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Chiles to San Carlos by shuttle, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Chiles to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    12h 46m
    $938–2,246

  2. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Chiles to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane FON - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    22h 18m
    $508–1,260

  3. Bus to Managua Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Carlos to Managua Mercado Mayoreobus bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane MGA - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    15h 52m
    $588–797

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Chiles to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SJO - BRM
    4. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    6. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    14h 47m

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Chiles to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    4. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 5m
    $649–1,108

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,085.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Los Chiles, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Los Chiles to San Carlos. However, you can take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Terminal TUASA Alajuela, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can drive to San Carlos, take the bus to Managua Mercado Mayoreo, walk to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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