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How to get fromSan José to Punta Cahuitaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Punta Cahuita by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus 302 Direct
    2. Drive from Turrialba to Punta Cahuitacar car
    3h 15m
    $23–34

  2. Bus, fly

    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 54m
    $241–302

  3. Drive 200.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Punta Cahuitacar car 200.6 km
    3h 10m
    $27–39

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Punta Cahuita, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Punta Cahuita. However, you can take the bus to Turrialba then drive to Punta Cahuita. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Limón International Airport (LIO), then take the taxi to Punta Cahuita.

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