San Jose to Bocas del Toro Trip Overview
Distance 213 km (133.1 miles) | |
Price range US$ 85-US$ 412 | |
Ride Duration Range 7h 30m-10h | |
Earliest Departure 06:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
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Taking a minivan from San Jose to Bocas del Toro

About the ride from San Jose to Bocas del Toro
San Jose to Bocas del Toro Route Information
The distance between San Jose and Bocas del Toro is 133 miles, or approximately 213 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Bocas del Toro, including minivan,van-ferry,bus + ferry,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 06:00 and has a duration of 7 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus-ferry, which takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
San Jose to Bocas del Toro by minivan
The only travel class available is Standard.
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.
San Jose to Bocas del Toro by van-ferry
- Starting Price: US$ 125
- 10 departures a day, or 70 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.
San Jose to Bocas del Toro by bus + ferry
- Starting Price: US$ 85
- 145 departures a day, or 1015 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.
San Jose to Bocas del Toro by flight
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from San Jose to Bocas del Toro
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from San Jose to Bocas del Toro
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Who are the service providers on this route?
BUS+FERRY: Caribe Shuttle | Travel Site | Caribe Extreme
VAN+FERRY: The Panama Travel Tour | Best Travel Puerto Viejo
MINIVAN: Perla Tours & Shuttles
FLIGHT: SANSA
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