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How to get fromSan José to Golfo de Papagayoby bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Golfo de Papagayo by bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2. Walk from Guardia to Golfo de Papagayounknown unknown
    2h 39m

  2. Bus, fly to Liberia International Airport, travel

    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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    3. Walk from Liberia-Airport-LIR to Golfo de Papagayounknown unknown
    3h 53m

  3. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Hermosashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Walk from Playa Hermosa to Golfo de Papagayounknown unknown
    5h 26m

  4. Bus, travel via Playas del Coco

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Playas del Cocobus bus San Jose
    2. Walk from Playas del Coco to Golfo de Papagayounknown unknown
    5h 57m

  5. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Golfo de Papagayounknown unknown
    4h 14m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Golfo de Papagayo, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Golfo de Papagayo. However, you can take the bus to Guardia then travel to Golfo de Papagayo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), then travel to Golfo de Papagayo.

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