Rome2Rio

How to get fromCosta Rica to Palominoby plane, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Palomino

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Palomino by plane, bus, 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. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SJO - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    9h 28m

  2. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    12h 21m
    $235–476

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Palominobus bus
    7d 1h
    $798–830

  4. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SJO - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    10h 13m
    $281–497

  5. Bus, ferry via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus 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 Palominobus bus
    7d 2h
    $782–790

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Palomino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,290.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Palomino, La Guajira, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Palomino. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39, walk to Terminal Santa Marta, then take the bus to Palomino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Palomino via Terminal Albrook, Panama City, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena in around 7d 1h.

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 How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.