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How to get fromSan Francisco to Malpaísby plane, shuttle, bus, or busferry

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There are 2 ways to get from San Francisco to Malpaís by plane, shuttle, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SFO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Montezumashuttle bus
    15h 1m
    $245–731

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Montezumabusferry bus ferry
    5d 7h
    $451–568

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,933.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Malpaís, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Malpaís. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Nosara Airport (NOB), walk to Nosara, then take the shuttle to Montezuma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Montezuma via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 5d 7h.

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