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How to get fromSan José to Curú Wildlife Refugeby busferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Curú Wildlife Refuge by busferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Paquerabusferry bus ferry San Jose
    3h 58m
    $42–51

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus bus San José
    2. Drive from Puntarenas to Curú Wildlife Refugecar car
    5h 59m
    $32–47

  3. Drive 264.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Curú Wildlife Refugecar car 264.3 km
    4h 37m
    $36–52

  4. Bus, 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 Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    3h 44m
    $206–247

  5. Bus, drive via En La Entrada De Pescadería Jairo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlantico Norte to En La Entrada De Pescadería Jairobus bus 655
    2. Drive from En La Entrada De Pescadería Jairo to Curú Wildlife Refugecar car
    5h 32m
    $34–52

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: 128.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Curú Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica?

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Paquera once daily. Tickets cost $16–21 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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