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How to get fromSan José to Colonia Bolañosby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Colonia Bolaños by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cuajiniquil turnoffbus bus 521 Peñas Blancas / ...
    3h 20m
    $18–24

  2. Drive 250.8 km

    1. Drive from San José to Colonia Bolañoscar car 250.8 km
    3h 56m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    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 Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    5h 27m
    $468–560

  4. Bus via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Municipal de Liberiabus bus 500-B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cuajiniquil turnoffbus bus 521 Peñas Blancas / ...
    5h 17m
    $19–25

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cuajiniquil turnoffbus bus 521 Peñas Blancas / ...
    6h 17m
    $19–25

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Colonia Bolaños, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Colonia Bolaños via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Cuajiniquil turnoff in around 3h 20m.

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