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How to get fromSan José to Cañas Gordasby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Cañas Gordas by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Ciudad Neilly

    best
    1. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Neillybus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    6h 53m
    $23–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Agua Buenabus bus Copa Buena – San José vía Cerro de la muerte
    7h 26m
    $21–23

  3. Drive 254.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Cañas Gordascar car 254.6 km
    5h 39m
    $35–51

  4. Bus, fly, drive

    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 Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    3. Drive from Golfito (GLF) to Cañas Gordascar car
    4h 45m
    $188–263

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to Ciudad Neilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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