Shared Shuttles
Shared Shuttles from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Pleasure Ride Costa Rica operates daily shared shuttles connecting Puerto Viejo de Talamanca with the most popular destinations in the South Caribbean region and Panama. Our shuttles are the most convenient and affordable way to travel between Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro without the stress of navigating border crossings on your own.
Routes We Cover
We run scheduled departures on the following shared shuttle routes:
- Puerto Viejo → Bocas del Toro — Daily departures, border crossing at Sixaola–Guabito included.
- Bocas del Toro → Puerto Viejo — Return service with flexible pickup from your hotel or hostel.
- Puerto Viejo → Boquete — Day-long transfer through Panama's highland coffee region.
- Puerto Viejo → Panama City — Long-distance shuttle with border assistance and comfort stops.
- San José → Puerto Viejo — Direct shared shuttle from the capital to the Caribbean coast.
Why Book a Shared Shuttle with Pleasure Ride?
We are a locally owned and operated transport company based in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Unlike large booking platforms, when you book directly with us you get local knowledge, flexible pickup points, and direct communication with our team before and during your trip.
- Door-to-door pickup from hotels and hostels in Puerto Viejo and Cahuita
- Experienced drivers familiar with Caribbean and Panama border routes
- Border crossing assistance included on all Panama routes
- Secure online booking — pay by card, no cash required
- Customer support via WhatsApp in English and Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
The journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours including the border crossing at Sixaola–Guabito. Travel time may vary depending on border wait times.
We offer pickup from hotels, hostels, and designated stops in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita, and Manzanillo. Confirm your pickup point when booking.
Shared shuttles are perfect for solo travelers and couples. For groups of 4 or more, a private van is often more cost-effective and comfortable. You can compare both options when booking online.
You need a valid passport and proof of onward travel (such as a return ticket or shuttle confirmation). Our staff will guide you through the process at the Sixaola–Guabito border.
Shared shuttle prices start from $25 per person for short routes like Puerto Viejo to Cahuita, and $30 per person for longer routes including Bocas del Toro. Prices are per person: the more you travel, the more you save compared to a private transfer. All prices are listed on our routes page and confirmed at booking.
Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro takes approximately 3.5 hours including the border crossing. Puerto Viejo to Boquete is around 5 hours. Puerto Viejo to Panama City takes approximately 8 hours. Puerto Viejo to San José is 4 to 4.5 hours. Travel times may vary depending on border wait times and road conditions.