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

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Colón Island by shuttle, busferry, car, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus San José / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    6h 40m
    $139–145

  2. Drive, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Almirantecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry Almirante
    5h 33m
    $47–65

  3. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane XQP - BOC
    6h 5m
    $417–599

  4. Shuttle, bus and ferry via Manzanillo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus Manzanillo
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    8h 53m
    $140–146

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus San José – Manzanillo
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry Shared
    9h 22m
    $80–91

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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
    4h 43m
    $315–402

  7. 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 Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane FON - BOC
    26h 31m
    $691–2,612

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Colón Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Colón Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cahuita, walk to Cahuita, take the vehicle to Taxi Valencia Dock, then take the taxi to Colón Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San José to Colón Island via Almirante and Bocas del Toro in around 5h 33m.

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