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How to get fromSan José to Rio Celesteby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Rio Celeste by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the taxi from Liberia to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    3h 5m
    $170–211

  2. Drive 198.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Rio Celestecar car 198.3 km
    3h 18m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    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 La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    3. Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $301–422

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Rio Celeste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Rio Celeste. However, you can take the bus to Liberia then take the taxi to Rio Celeste. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Rio Celeste in around 3h 18m.

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