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How to get fromAmsterdam to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AMS - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 11m
    $553–1,011

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane AMS - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 11m
    $779–2,090

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,179.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to San José. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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 train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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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