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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Puntarenas

Composite routes from San Francisco to Puntarenas

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$395.46–$1,530.82

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,785.96
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$1,403.25

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,530.82

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,913.53
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,530.82

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$497.52

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$4,337.33
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$2,168.67
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,785.96

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$395.46–$1,530.82

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$510.27–$1,785.96
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,211.90

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$62.51

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$231.97
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$357.08

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Reina del Campo

Phone:
+506 2663 1752
Website:
reinadelcampo.com/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.74–$8.29

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Cruce
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.12–$8.93

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas is to fly and bus which costs $184.78 - $521.74 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas is to fly and bus which takes 11h 1m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Puntarenas?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Puntarenas via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Terminal Managua - CCA and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 12h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

The distance between San Francisco and Puntarenas is 4991 km. The road distance is 6106.8 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Puntarenas without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 12h and costs $391.30 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Puntarenas bus from?

San Francisco to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Puntarenas is to bus which takes 4 days 12h and costs $391.30 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $293.48 - $923.91 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the San Francisco to Puntarenas bus arrive?

San Francisco to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Puntarenas?

Puntarenas is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:26 in San Francisco and 10:26 in Puntarenas.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Puntarenas?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Puntarenas is 6107 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from San Francisco to Puntarenas.

Where can I stay near Puntarenas?

There are 127+ hotels available in Puntarenas. Prices start at $38.21 per night.
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