Distance
66 km (41.3 miles)
Price range
US$24-US$165
Ride Duration Range
3h-5h
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Taking a bus to Almirante followed by a ferry is the easiest and most affordable way to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. There are a limited number of transports per day, so it’s best to book your ticket in advance. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca may be small, but there are a lot of things to do there, such as biking on the island, visiting Cahuita National Park, relaxing on the beaches, and horseback riding through the rainforest. The best time to visit is between February and April, or August to October.

Travel Schedule Options from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca



























































































Taking a minivan from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Fastest minivan: 3h

Cheapest minivan: US$24

The fastest: 3h

The cheapest: US$24

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Wifi

The fastest: 4h

The cheapest: US$29

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

TV

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$30

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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About the ride from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Route Information

The distance between Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is 41 miles, or approximately 66 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, including minivan,van-ferry,bus + ferry.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 3 hours.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$24
  • 184 departures a day, or 1288 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by van-ferry

  • Starting Price: US$30
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by bus + ferry

  • Starting Price: US$29
  • 16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each bus + ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus + ferry options.

Companies Operating from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$24 - US$33

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Average time

4h

Average price

US$38

(47)

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$24

(36)

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$30

(26)

Average time

4h

Average price

US$32

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