What is the cheapest way to get from David to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from David to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $21 - $50 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from David to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from David to Costa Rica is to bus and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between David and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from David and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from David to Costa Rica?

The distance between David and Costa Rica is 344 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.

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

The best way to get from David to Costa Rica without a car is to bus and shuttle via Platanillo which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $430.

How long does it take to get from David to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from David to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the David to Costa Rica bus from?

David to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from David station.

What is the time difference between David and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind David. It is currently 1:50 PM in David and 12:50 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from David to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between David to Costa Rica is 341 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from David to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 761+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle via Platanillo
best
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Dominicalbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to San Joséshuttle
6h 54m
$44–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from David to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
9h
$21–50
Drive 341.3 km
1. Drive from David to San Josécar 341.3 km
6h 24m
$47–68
Bus, bus to Golfito, fly
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus
3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
5h 1m
$38–231
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle Private
8h 31m
$505
Bus, bus to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Puerto Jiménezbus
3. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PJM - SJO
6h 21m
$232–463

David to Costa Rica by bus

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Distance: 344 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between David, Panama and Costa Rica?

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from David to Terminal Tica Bus 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–48 and the journey takes 9h. Tracopa also services this route twice daily.

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