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How to get fromCosta Rica to San Carlosby plane, car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Carlos by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Limón International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane LIO - VLN
    2. Drive from Valencia-Airport-VLN to San Carloscar car
    16h 33m
    $111–493

  2. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane XQP - VLN
    3. Drive from Valencia-Airport-VLN to San Carloscar car
    16h 39m
    $223–645

  3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    2. Drive from Valencia-Airport-VLN to San Carloscar car
    12h 43m
    $112–553

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to San Carlos. However, you can take the taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), then drive to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), then drive to San Carlos.

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