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How to get fromSan José to La Libertadby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to La Libertad by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    best
    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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SJO - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus bus
    12h 23m
    $411–602

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    12h 21m
    $86–397

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cuenca, bus

    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 Cuenca (CUE)plane plane SJO - CUE
    3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus bus
    16h
    $208–412

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane XQP - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus bus
    14h
    $248–579

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and La Libertad, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San José to La Libertad. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), walk to Guayaquil Airport, take the shuttle to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, take the bus to Manglaralto, then take the bus to La Libertad. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), walk to Manta Terminal Terrestre, take the bus to Montañita, then take the bus to La Libertad.

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