There are 5 ways to get from Puntarenas to Limón by bus, plane, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Esparza to Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
3h 21m$171–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus San José / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus San José – Manzanillo
7h 24m$16–20Drive 248.7 km
- Drive from Puntarenas to Limóncar 248.7 km
4h 11m$34–49Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to MonteverdePrivate
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to LimónPrivate
3h 30m$894Bus via Guápiles
- Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
7h 48m$19
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Limón is to bus which costs $16 - $21 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Limón is to bus and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $170 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Limón. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at Terminal Mepe - Limón via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Puntarenas and Limón is 205 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
The best way to get from Puntarenas to Limón without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $16 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Puntarenas to Limón, including transfers.
Puntarenas to Limón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Puntarenas station.
Puntarenas to Limón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at Empresarios Unidos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Limón is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Puntarenas to Limón.
There are 39+ hotels available in Limón.
What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Limón, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Terminal Mepe - Limón via Empresarios Unidos and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Phone
- +506 2222 3854
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Esparza to Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- busescaribenoscr.com
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 Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.