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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Galeraby bus, plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Puerto Galera by bus, plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SJO - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    30h 56m
    ₱46,210–97,756

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane XQP - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    2d 7h
    ₱36,933–133,809

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LIR - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    34h
    ₱52,703–177,606

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane FON - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    2d 12h
    ₱61,211–180,027

  5. Shuttle to Cobano, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane ACO - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    42h 39m
    ₱62,784–185,839

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LIO - MNL
    4. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galeraferry ferry
    45h 25m
    ₱44,983–173,229

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₱34,028Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16,365 km
  • Duration: 30h 56m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Puerto Galera, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San José to Puerto Galera. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, take the bus to Batangas Port, walk to Batangas Pier, then take the ferry to Puerto Galera. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Liberia, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, take the bus to Batangas Port, walk to Batangas Pier, then take the ferry to Puerto Galera.

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