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How to get fromBuenos Aires to San Joséby plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to San José by plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EZE - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    13h 45m
    $313–564

  2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AEP - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    13h 51m
    $302–754

  3. Car ferry to Carrasco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MVD - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 15m
    $414–644

Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,803.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Buenos Aires to San José. However, you can take the shuttle to Ezeiza - Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini, walk to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) 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 bus to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, walk to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) 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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