What is the cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón is to bus which costs $10 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs $90 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Puntarenas and Colón?

No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Colón. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at Ciudad Colón via Torneca and Terminal Tralapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Puntarenas to Colón?

The distance between Puntarenas and Colón is 123 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.

How do I travel from Puntarenas to Colón without a car?

The best way to get from Puntarenas to Colón without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $10.

How long does it take to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Puntarenas to Colón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puntarenas to Colón bus from?

Puntarenas to Colón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Puntarenas station.

Where does the Puntarenas to Colón bus arrive?

Puntarenas to Colón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at Empresarios Unidos station.

Can I drive from Puntarenas to Colón?

Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Colón is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Puntarenas to Colón.

Where can I stay near Colón?

There are 770+ hotels available in Colón.

Puntarenas to Colón - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, shuttle, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Colón by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
3h 39m
$10
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Orotinabus Puntarenas
2. Take the taxi from Orotina to Colóntaxi
1h 21m
$91–117
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Joséshuttle San José
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tralapa to Ciudad Colónbus 145 San Jose
2h 23m
$74
Drive 84.5 km
1. Drive from Puntarenas to Colóncar 84.5 km
1h 31m
$12–17

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Distance: 123.1 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Colón, San José, Costa Rica?

Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas operates a bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidos hourly. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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