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How to get fromAnchorage to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Anchorage to San José by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ANC - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 58m
    $443–1,604

  2. Drive 10,025.4 km

    1. Drive from Anchorage to San Josécar car 10,025.4 km
    4d 23h
    $1,345–1,942

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ANC - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    18h 56m
    $982–2,787

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,863.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Anchorage to San José. However, you can take the line 65 bus to Airport South Terminal, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 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 drive from Anchorage to San José in around 4d 23h.

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