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How to get fromPuntarenas to Cóbanoby ferry, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Puntarenas to Cóbano by ferry, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, Bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Cóbanobus bus San Jose
    3h 15m
    $16–44

  2. Drive, Bus

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Paqueracar car
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Cóbanobus bus San Jose
    4h 31m
    $41–56

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Esparza to Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    4h 6m
    $161–196

  4. Drive 183.6 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Cóbanocar car 183.6 km
    3h 55m
    $25–36

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    3h 54m
    $591–726

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Cóbano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Cóbano. However, you can take the ferry to Paquera, walk to Paquera, then take the bus to Cóbano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puntarenas to Cóbano via Paquera in around 4h 31m.

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