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How to get fromAntigua Island to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Antigua Island 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 V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ANU - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    9h 8m
    $162–636

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane ANU - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    23h 30m
    $465–1,019

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ANU - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    26h 34m
    $620–1,533

  4. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ANU - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    23h 51m
    $202–763

V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,650.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Antigua Island, Antigua and Barbuda and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Antigua Island to San José. However, you can 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 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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