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How to get fromPuntarenas to Liberiaby shuttle, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Liberia by shuttle, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane SJO - ROB
    28h 24m
    $882–2,185

  2. Ferry to Cobano, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane ACO - ROB
    40h 17m
    $873–2,673

  3. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane LIR - ROB
    36h 54m
    $1,280–3,587

  4. Shuttle, drive to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Monteverde to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)car car
    3. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane FON - ROB
    38h 3m
    $1,126–2,934

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Roberts International Airport (ROB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration31h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,222.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Liberia. However, you can take the shuttle to San Jose Airport, walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Roberts International Airport (ROB), then take the taxi to Harbel. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Roberts International Airport (ROB), then take the taxi to Harbel.

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