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How to get fromSan José to Culebraby bus, plane, car ferry, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Culebra by bus, plane, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, car ferry

    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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SJO - SJU
    3. Take the car ferry from Ceiba to Culebracarferry car ferry
    13h 31m
    $284–954

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)plane plane SJO - CPX
    3. Take the ferry from Culebrita to Culebra, Puerto Ricoferry ferry
    13h 47m
    $241–572

  3. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)plane plane XQP - CPX
    3. Take the ferry from Culebrita to Culebra, Puerto Ricoferry ferry
    23h 16m
    $253–609

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,368.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Culebra, Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from San José to Culebra. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, take the shuttle to Fajardo, Puerto Rico, drive to Ceiba, then take the car ferry to Culebra. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), walk to Culebra, take the ferry to Culebrita, then take the ferry to Culebra, Puerto Rico.

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