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How to get fromSan Juan to Puntarenasby plane or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from San Juan to Puntarenas by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SJU - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 41m
    $419–1,050

  2. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJU - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 14m
    $499–1,254

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,271.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Juan to Puntarenas. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas.

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