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How to get fromSan José to Islas Santa Catalinaby bus, unknown, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Islas Santa Catalina by bus, unknown, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Brasilitobus bus 1502
    2. Walk from Brasilito to Islas Santa Catalinaunknown unknown
    3h 9m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to Puntarenasbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Isla Chiraferry ferry
    3. Walk from Isla Chira to Islas Santa Catalinaunknown unknown
    6h 29m

  3. Bus, fly, 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 Islas Santa Catalinaunknown unknown
    3h 42m

  4. Bus, travel via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Playa Matapalobus bus
    3. Walk from Playa Matapalo to Islas Santa Catalinaunknown unknown
    3h 59m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Islas Santa Catalina, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Islas Santa Catalina. However, you can take the bus to Brasilito then travel to Islas Santa Catalina. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empresarios Unidos to Islas Santa Catalina via Puntarenas, Puntarenas, and Isla Chira in around 6h 29m.

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