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How to get fromSan José to Manzanilloby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillobus bus San José – Manzanillo
    5h 30m
    $13–18

  2. Drive 229 km

    1. Drive from San José to Manzanillocar car 229 km
    3h 45m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanilloshuttle bus
    4h 40m
    $196–237

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus Manzanillo
    5h
    $60–75

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

Map of how to get from San José to Manzanillo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Manzanillo, Limón, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Parada Playa Manzanillo once daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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