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How to get fromAddis Ababa to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ADD - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    28h 10m
    $744–1,404

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane ADD - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    44h 49m
    $1,137–1,900

  3. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ADD - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    31h 36m
    $795–2,017

  4. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane ADD - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    34h 14m
    $943–3,560

  5. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane ADD - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle bus
    45h 5m
    $1,027–1,685

  6. Fly to Limón International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane ADD - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    44h 1m
    $973–1,710

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,473.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 10m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to San José. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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