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How to get fromSan José to Cobano Airport (ACO)by bus, plane, busferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Cobano Airport (ACO) by bus, plane, busferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    best
    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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 9m
    $151–182

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbanobusferry bus ferry San Jose
    7h 58m
    $19–69

  3. Drive 255.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Cobano-Airport-ACOcar car 255.5 km
    5h 3m
    $35–50

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Montezumashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 45m
    $347–390

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    3h 56m
    $507–642

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospitalbus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Montezumabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    9h 37m
    $68–101

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar166Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Cobano Airport (ACO), Costa Rica?

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbano once daily. Tickets cost $16–22 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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