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How to get fromSan José to Playa de Manzanilloby bus, ferry, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Playa de Manzanillo by bus, ferry, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Panama City to Contadora Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Contadora Island to Playa de Manzanillounknown unknown
    18h 55m

  2. Bus, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    2. Fly from Albrook Airport to COZ Contadora Island Airstripplane plane
    3. Walk from COZ Contadora Island Airstrip to Playa de Manzanillounknown unknown
    17h 29m

  3. Shuttle, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panama City to Contadora Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Contadora Island to Playa de Manzanillounknown unknown
    19h 41m

Albrook Airport to COZ Contadora Island Airstrip flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Playa de Manzanillo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 954.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Playa de Manzanillo, Panama?

There is no direct connection from San José to Playa de Manzanillo. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Albrook, walk to Albrook, take the bus to Calle Van Hook, walk to Panama City, take the ferry to Contadora Island, then travel to Playa de Manzanillo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Albrook, walk to Albrook Airport airport, fly to COZ Contadora Island Airstrip, then travel to Playa de Manzanillo.

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