Rome2Rio

How to get fromTortuguero to PUERTO VIEJOby bus, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to PUERTO VIEJO

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Tortuguero to PUERTO VIEJO by bus, plane, or ferry

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

  1. Bus, fly to Cartagena

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tortuguero to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tolúbus bus
    11h 58m
    $305–562

  2. Bus, fly to Los Garzones Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tortuguero to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane SJO - MTR
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Coveñasbus bus
    14h 33m
    $207–317

  3. Bus, ferry via Portobelo

    1. Take the bus from Tortuguero to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tolúbus bus
    7d 2h
    $871–922

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tortuguero to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Puerto Lindobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tolúbus bus
    7d 2h
    $872–923

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tortuguero to PUERTO VIEJO.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,339.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Tortuguero, Costa Rica and PUERTO VIEJO, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Tortuguero to PUERTO VIEJO. However, you can take the bus to San José, walk to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), take the taxi to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, take the bus to Tolú, then take the taxi to PUERTO VIEJO. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tortuguero to PUERTO VIEJO via San José, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, Panama City, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, and Tolú in around 7d 2h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Need to know: Eurostar, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.