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How to get fromSan José to Bastimentos Islandby shuttle, busferry, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Bastimentos Island by shuttle, busferry, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    6h 50m
    $118–120

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $59–66

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    5h 3m
    $294–377

  4. Shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat via Manzanillo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    9h 3m
    $119–121

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Bastimentos Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cahuita, walk to Cahuita, take the vehicle to Taxi Valencia Dock, walk to Bocas del Toro, then take the ferry to Bastimentos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC), walk to Bocas del Toro, then take the ferry to Bastimentos.

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