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How to get fromCosta Rica to Isla Bastimentosby plane, shuttle, busferry, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SJO - BOC
    3h 48m
    $39–287

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
    $112–345

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    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
    $57–66

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) once daily.

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