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How to get fromSan José to Bocas del Toro Archipelagoby shuttle, busferry, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Bocas del Toro Archipelago by shuttle, busferry, ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat, travel

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    4. Walk from Bastimentos to Bocas del Toro Archipelagounknown unknown
    7h 33m

  2. Bus, fly, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Bastimentos to Bocas del Toro Archipelagounknown unknown
    5h 17m

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, Local Boat, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Bastimentos to Bocas del Toro Archipelagounknown unknown
    10h 11m

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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Map of how to get from San José to Bocas del Toro Archipelago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Panama?

There is no direct connection from San José to Bocas del Toro Archipelago. However, you can take the shuttle to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, walk to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, take the vehicle to Taxi Valencia Dock, walk to Bocas del Toro, take the ferry to Bastimentos, then travel to Bocas del Toro Archipelago. 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, take the ferry to Bastimentos, then travel to Bocas del Toro Archipelago.

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