What is the cheapest way to get from Malpais to Limón?

The cheapest way to get from Malpais to Limón is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $60 - $75 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malpais to Limón?

The fastest way to get from Malpais to Limón is to shuttle which takes 4h 42m and costs $1,195 - $1,210.

Is there a direct bus between Malpais and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Malpais to Limón. However, there are services departing from Cóbano and arriving at Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Terminal Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Malpais to Limón?

The distance between Malpais and Limón is 771 km. The road distance is 421 km.

How do I travel from Malpais to Limón without a car?

The best way to get from Malpais to Limón without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $130 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Malpais to Limón?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Malpais to Limón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malpais to Limón bus from?

Malpais to Limón bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, depart from Cóbano station.

Where does the Malpais to Limón bus arrive?

Malpais to Limón bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Malpais to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Malpais to Limón is 421 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Malpais to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Malpais to Limón - 7 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Malpais to Limón by taxi, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Malpais to Jicaraltaxi
2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
8h 42m
$138–159
Shuttle, bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Malpais to Paquera dockshuttle
2. Take the busferry from Paquera to Terminal Atlántico Nortebusferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
10h 51m
$42–189
Drive 421 km
1. Drive from Malpais to Limóncar 421 km
7h 39m
$57–82
Fly
1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane ACO - LIO
6h 32m
$318–469
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Limónshuttle Private
4h 42m
$1,197–1,206
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cóbano to Terminal Atlántico Nortebusferry
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
11h 14m
$61–73
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Malpais to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
11h 10m
$97

Cobano (ACO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 771 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Malpais, Costa Rica and Limón, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Cobano (ACO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Malpais to Limón via Tambor and Monteverde in around 4h 42m.

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