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How to get fromCosta Rica to Bastimentos IslandBy plane, shuttle, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Bastimentos Island by plane, shuttle, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    3h 43m
    $284–607

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuitabus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $57–67

  3. Shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Cahuitashuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Cahuita to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    6h 50m
    $118–120

  4. Shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat via Manzanillo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Manzanilloshuttle bus
    2. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    9h 3m
    $119–121

  5. Fly to Limón International Airport, shuttle, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanilloshuttle bus
    3. Take the busferry from Manzanillo to Taxi Valencia Dockbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $232–255

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Bastimentos Island, Panama?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) 6 times a week.

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