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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Maldonadoby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Puerto Maldonado by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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    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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane SJO - PEM
    13h 29m
    $185–708

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane XQP - PEM
    19h 12m
    $277–875

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

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Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,103.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Puerto Maldonado, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San José to Puerto Maldonado. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), then take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), then take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado.

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