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There are 6 ways to get from San Juan to David by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    9h 10m
    $33–49

  2. Bus via David

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    9h 34m
    $26–31

  3. Drive 344.7 km

    1. Drive from San Juan to Davidcar car 344.7 km
    6h 29m
    $48–69

  4. 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 Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    3. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 42m
    $199–272

  5. Bus via David #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus bus Panamá / ...
    10h 29m
    $32–53

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from San Juan to Uvitacar car
    2. Take the bus from Uvita to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 51m
    $43–58

San Juan to David by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between San Juan, San José, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panama once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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