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How to get fromSan José to Golfitoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Golfito by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from San José to Jalacabus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera
    2. Drive from Jalaca to Golfitocar car
    5h 17m
    $29–37

  2. Drive 307.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Golfitocar car 307.3 km
    6h 10m
    $42–60

  3. 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 Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    3h 45m
    $216–282

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Jiménezshuttle bus Private
    3h 45m
    $807–817

  5. Bus via San Isidro

    1. Take the bus from Terminal MUSOC to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from San Isidro to Puerto Jiménezbus bus San Isidro de El General
    6h 15m
    $56–74

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Puerto Jiménezbus bus 699 Puerto Jiménez / ...
    7h 16m
    $41–59

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from San José to Puerto Jiménez on demand. Tickets cost $778 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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