Bocas del Toro to San Jose Shuttle with Hotel Pickup

Ten hours, two countries, one van: hotel to hotel without the driving

A shuttle service from Bocas del Toro, Panama to San Jose, Costa Rica with hotel or office pickup, border crossing assistance, meals, and air-conditioned transport. The van departs from Valencia Dock or Selina BDT and arrives at downtown San Jose hotels or Juan Santamaria International Airport. WiFi is included on board.

The experience

The shuttle picks you up from your hotel, your office at Valencia Dock, or Selina BDT if you're staying there, then drives you across the border into Costa Rica and onward to San Jose. The whole journey takes 10 hours. A border crossing guide travels with you to handle the paperwork at the frontier, so you don't navigate immigration alone. The van is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi, and lunch and dinner are included during the drive.

Drop-off happens at most hotels in downtown San Jose or at Juan Santamaria International Airport, depending on where you need to be. The fleet is new and regularly refreshed, so the vehicle you ride in is clean and comfortable. This is a shared shuttle, not a private transfer, so you'll travel with other passengers heading the same direction.

What’s included

• Hotel or office pickup in Bocas del Toro.
• border crossing guide.
• air-conditioned van.
• WiFi on board.
• lunch and dinner.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (1 to 10 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Caribe Shuttle

Is this one for you?This shuttle works best if you're staying in Bocas del Toro without a car and need to reach San Jose: the pickup from your hotel or office means you don't have to arrange separate ground transport on either end, and the border guide handles the crossing so you can rest during the drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years); Infant (under 1): free.

How does the border crossing work on this shuttle?

A border crossing guide travels on the van with you and handles the immigration process at the Panama-Costa Rica frontier, so you don't have to manage the paperwork yourself.

Where exactly does the shuttle pick me up in Bocas del Toro?

The shuttle departs from Valencia Dock in Bocas Town or from Selina BDT if you're a guest there. Hotel pickups are also available for most accommodations in the area.

What happens when we reach San Jose?

The shuttle drops you at your hotel in downtown San Jose or at Juan Santamaria International Airport, whichever suits your arrival plans.

Is WiFi really available the whole way?

WiFi is included on board, though connectivity may vary depending on the route and coverage in remote areas along the journey.

What meals are provided during the 10-hour drive?

Lunch and dinner are included in the shuttle fare, served during the journey from Bocas del Toro to San Jose.