What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Limón?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Limón is to bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Limón?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Limón is to bus and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $220.

How far is it from Santiago to Limón?

The distance between Santiago and Limón is 596 km. The road distance is 467.6 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Limón without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Limón without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 12h 31m and costs $65 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Limón?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Santiago to Limón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Limón bus from?

Santiago to Limón bus services, operated by Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro, depart from Santiago station.

Where does the Santiago to Limón bus arrive?

Santiago to Limón bus services, operated by Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro, arrive at Terminal de transporte station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Limón?

Limón is 1h behind Santiago. It is currently 5:41 PM in Santiago and 4:41 PM in Limón.

Can I drive from Santiago to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Limón is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Santiago to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 39+ hotels available in Limón.

Santiago to Limón - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and bus and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Limón. However, there are services departing from Santiago and arriving at Terminal Mepe - Limón via Terminal de transporte, Terminal de Transporte Changuinola Urraca and Terminal Sixaola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Limón by bus, plane, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Santiago de Veraguas to Penonomébus
2. Take the bus from Penonomé to Terminal de Albrookbus
3. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Changuinola (CHX)plane PAC - CHX
6h 18m
$195–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Terminal de transportebus Panama City
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus Limón – Sixaola
12h 45m
$18–43
Bus, ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Chiriquí Grandebus
2. Take the ferry from Chiriquí Grande to Bocas del Toroferry
3. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry
4. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
12h 31m
$67–89
Drive 467.6 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Limóncar 467.6 km
7h 23m
$75–109
Bus via David
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Davidbus
2. Take the bus from David to Terminal de transportebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
16h 11m

Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Changuinola (CHX) flights

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Distance: 596.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Santiago, Panama and Limón, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Santiago to Terminal Mepe - Limón via Terminal de transporte, Terminal de Transporte Changuinola, Terminal de Transporte Changuinola Urraca, Guabito, and Terminal Sixaola in around 12h 45m.

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