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How to get fromCalama to San Joséby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Calama to San José by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ANF - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 51m
    $318–949

  2. Fly from Calama Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CJC - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 13m
    $277–968

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,347.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Calama to San José. However, you can take the bus to Antofagasta, take the taxi to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) 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 shuttle to Calama Airport, walk to Calama Airport (CJC) 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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