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

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

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AKL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    23h 48m
    $1,106–3,509

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane AKL - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    26h 42m
    $568–1,826

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane AKL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    26h 41m
    $1,035–2,792

  4. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane AKL - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    34h 31m
    $832–2,088

  5. Fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane AKL - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    33h 19m
    $1,426–2,778

  6. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane AKL - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    28h 41m
    $922–2,506

Auckland (AKL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,782.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to San José. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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 Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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