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How to get fromManzanillo to San Joséby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manzanillo to San José by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus San José – Manzanillo
    5h 30m
    $13–18

  2. Drive 228.5 km

    1. Drive from Manzanillo to San Josécar car 228.5 km
    4h 13m
    $32–46

  3. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 16m
    $196–237

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to San Joséshuttle bus Manzanillo
    5h
    $60–75

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Manzanillo, Limón, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Norte once daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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