What is the cheapest way to get from Almirante to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Almirante to Costa Rica is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almirante to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Almirante to Costa Rica is to drive and shuttle which takes 3h 43m and costs $80 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Almirante and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Almirante to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Almirante and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Changuinola and Terminal Sixaola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Almirante to Costa Rica?

The distance between Almirante and Costa Rica is 305 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.

How do I travel from Almirante to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Almirante to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $50 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Almirante to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Almirante to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almirante to Costa Rica bus from?

Almirante to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Sixaola station.

Where does the Almirante to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Almirante to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

What is the time difference between Almirante and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Almirante. It is currently 4:53 PM in Almirante and 3:53 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Almirante to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Almirante to Costa Rica is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Almirante to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 765+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Almirante to Costa Rica - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Almirante to Costa Rica by bus, car, shuttle, ferry, or busferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sixaola
8h 3m
$51–57
Drive 289.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almirante to San Josécar 289.2 km
5h
$40–58
Drive, shuttle
1. Drive from Almirante to Cahuitacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle San José / ...
3h 43m
$84–90
Local Boat, bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry
2. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Cahuitabusferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle
12h 10m
$111–391

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almirante to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 305 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Almirante, Bocas Del Toro, Panama and Costa Rica?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Norte 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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