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How to get fromMedellín to Puntarenasby plane or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Medellín to Puntarenas by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MDE - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $373–669

  2. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EOH - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    $328–929

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,163.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Medellín to Puntarenas. However, you can take the taxi to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) 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 bus to Terminal del Sur, walk to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) 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.

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