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How to get fromSan José to Isla Carenero (Island)by shuttle, busferry, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Isla Carenero (Island) by shuttle, busferry, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus and ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Cayo Careneroferry ferry
    7h 35m
    $105–508

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Cayo Careneroferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $58–65

  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 Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    5h 18m
    $293–374

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Isla Carenero (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Isla Carenero (Island), Panama?

There is no direct connection from San José to Isla Carenero (Island). However, you can take the shuttle to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, walk to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, take the vehicle to Taxi Valencia Dock, walk to Bocas del Toro, then take the ferry to Cayo Carenero. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC), walk to Bocas del Toro, then take the ferry to Cayo Carenero.

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