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How to get fromSan José to Contadora Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Contadora Island by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus Panamá / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Panama City to Contadora Islandferry ferry
    18h 24m
    $156–186

  2. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panama City to Contadora Islandferry ferry
    19h 10m
    $618–621

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  • Distance: 928.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Contadora Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Albrook, walk to Albrook, take the bus to Calle Van Hook, walk to Panama City, then take the ferry to Contadora Island. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from San José to Contadora Island via Paso Canoas, Frontera, Albrook - Panama, Albrook, Calle Van Hook, and Panama City in around 19h 10m.

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