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How to get fromSan José to Limon Airportby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Limon Airport by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus San José – Manzanillo
    4h 40m
    $10–15

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Drive from Turrialba to Limon Airportcar car
    2h 36m
    $18–27

  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 Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    3h 14m
    $161–212

  4. Bus via Guácimo

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Guácimobus bus 735-B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Guácimo to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus 736-A
    5h 42m
    $14–15

  5. Drive 162.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to Limon Airportcar car 162.1 km
    2h 31m
    $22–32

San José to Limon Airport by bus and foot

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Limon Airport, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limón once daily. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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