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How to get fromSan José to Davidby shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to David by shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus via Platanillo

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Dominical to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 15m
    $62–443

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    8h
    $23–27

  3. Drive 341.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Davidcar car 341.2 km
    6h 24m
    $47–68

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus Panama
    9h
    $512–513

  5. Bus via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus Panama
    9h
    $33–37

San José to David by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to David once daily. Tickets cost $21–27 and the journey takes 8h.

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