What is the cheapest way to get from Golfito to Limón?

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Limón is to drive and bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golfito to Limón?

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Limón is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 59m and costs $1,150 - $1,250.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Limón. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Río Claro, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Terminal Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Golfito to Limón?

The distance between Golfito and Limón is 839 km. The road distance is 383.3 km.

How do I travel from Golfito to Limón without a car?

The best way to get from Golfito to Limón without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $531.

How long does it take to get from Golfito to Limón?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Golfito to Limón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golfito to Limón bus from?

Golfito to Limón bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.

Where does the Golfito to Limón bus arrive?

Golfito to Limón bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Limón is 383 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Golfito to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Golfito to Limón - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Golfito to Limón by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
8h 40m
$531
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Parada, 80 Metros Después Del Puente Río Barrigonescar
2. Take the bus from Parada, 80 Metros Después Del Puente Río Barrigones to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
10h 1m
$34–43
Drive 383.3 km
1. Drive from Golfito to Limóncar 383.3 km
7h 8m
$52–75
Shuttle, bus, fly to Limón International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
6h 43m
$680–761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
13h 19m
$36–46
Fly from Golfito, shuttle
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Limónshuttle
5h 59m
$1,193–1,243

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

28Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.4 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Limón, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Golfito to Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Río Claro, Terminal Tica Bus, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, and Terminal Guápiles in around 13h 19m.

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