Flight to San José
Medellín → San José · about ~1h 35m in the air
Bus to Puntarenas
San José → Puntarenas · about 2h
Medellín → Puntarenas
Colombia to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Medellín?
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About the trip from Medellín to Puntarenas
Medellín (Colombia) and Puntarenas (Costa Rica) are 1,101 km (684 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via San José: ~6h 35m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Medellín to San José: ~1h 35m in the air, 1,023 km
- Bus from San José to Puntarenas: about 2h, 83 km
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.