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How to get fromSanta Ana to Malpaisby plane, shuttle, busferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Malpais by plane, shuttle, busferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Malpaisshuttle bus
    3h 2m
    $250–318

  2. Drive 258.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Malpaiscar car 258.2 km
    4h 57m
    $35–50

  3. Bus and ferry via Terminal Atlántico Norte

    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbanobusferry bus ferry San Jose
    5h 32m
    $77–97

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mall Real Cariari to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Malpaisshuttle bus Malpais
    7h 45m
    $112–118

  5. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Malpaisshuttle bus
    3h 52m
    $268–328

  6. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Montezumabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    8h 12m
    $163–178

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica and Malpais, Costa Rica?

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cóbano once daily. Tickets cost $17–22 and the journey takes 4h 46m.

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