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 $26 - $50 and takes 8h 13m.

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 $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between David and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from David Panama and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from David to Costa Rica?

The distance between David and Costa Rica is 343 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 Uvita which takes 6h 42m and costs $324 - $328.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Tica Bus, depart from David Panama station.

Where does the David to Costa Rica bus arrive?

David to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

What is the time difference between David and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind David. It is currently 7:59 AM in David and 6:59 AM 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 772+ 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 Uvita
best
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Uvitabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Uvita to San Joséshuttle
6h 42m
$325–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from David Panama to Terminal Tica Busbus San Jose
8h 13m
$26–50
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
$149–610
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
$171–452

David to Costa Rica by bus

16Weekly Buses

8h 13mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Tica Bus operates a bus from David Panama to Terminal Tica Bus once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 8h 13m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route once daily.

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