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How to get fromSan José to Limon Airport (LIO)by bus, plane, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Limon Airport (LIO) by bus, plane, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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

  2. Drive 162.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Limon-Airport-LIOcar car 162.1 km
    2h 31m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus San José – Manzanillo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Limon Airportshuttle bus Shared
    7h 2m
    $48–53

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San José to Limon-LIOrideshare rideshare 162.1 km
    2h 31m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus Manzanillo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Limon Airportshuttle bus Shared
    6h 31m
    $108

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 219.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a shuttle from San José to Limon Airport via Manzanillo and Manzanillo in around 6h 31m.

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