What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte is to bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte is to shuttle and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $481 - $484.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Palmar Norte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal TRACOPA and arriving at Palmar Norte. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte?

The distance between Costa Rica and Palmar Norte is 234 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte?

The bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Palmar Norte takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Palmar Norte bus from?

Costa Rica to Palmar Norte bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal TRACOPA station.

Where does the Costa Rica to Palmar Norte bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Palmar Norte bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Palmar Norte station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Palmar Norte is 197 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte.

Where can I stay near Palmar Norte?

There are 96+ hotels available in Palmar Norte.

Costa Rica to Palmar Norte - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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 TRACOPA to Palmar Nortebus By Cerro / ...
6h 30m
$17–25
Drive 196.6 km
1. Drive from San José to Palmar Nortecar 196.6 km
4h 7m
$27–39
Fly to Golfito, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2. Take the bus from Piedras Blancas to Palmar Nortebus
4h 7m
$224–267
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Palmar Nortebus By Costanera / ...
3h 34m
$482–484
Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane SJO - PJM
2. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Palmar Nortebus
4h 26m
$177–399
Fly to Drake Bay, drive
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane SJO - DRK
2. Drive from Drake Bay (DRK) to Palmar Nortecar
4h 10m
$183–390

Costa Rica to Palmar Norte by bus

116Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Palmar Norte.

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Distance: 234.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Palmar Norte, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Palmar Norte hourly. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route twice daily.

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