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

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There are 8 ways to get from Australia to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SYD - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    27h 12m
    $964–1,618

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane BNE - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    32h 7m
    $676–2,236

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BNE - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    28h 56m
    $1,014–2,219

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MEL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    28h 54m
    $1,021–1,922

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SYD - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    28h 33m
    $1,143–3,201

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane BNE - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 46m
    $940–2,498

  7. Fly Brisbane Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane BNE - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 59m
    $1,193–3,302

  8. Fly Sydney International Airport to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SYD - 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 41m
    $2,384–11,887

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration25h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,919.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Australia to San José. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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.

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