Rome2Rio

How to get fromPuerto Armuelles to San Joséby car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to San José

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Armuelles to San José by car, bus, or plane

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

  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Puerto Armuelles to Paso Canoascar car
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus bus Bella Luz – San José vía Costanera
    4h 40m
    $26–31

  2. Drive 321.7 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Armuelles to San Josécar car 321.7 km
    6h 22m
    $44–64

  3. Drive, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Puerto Armuelles to Golfito (GLF)car car
    2. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 5m
    $191–266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus San José – Panamá
    9h 2m
    $32–47

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Armuelles to San José.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Puerto Armuelles, Panama and San José, Costa Rica?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Paso Canoas to Terminal Tica Bus San José once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 8h.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Which London airport should I choose?, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.