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How to get fromCape Town to San Joséby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to San José by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CPT - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    25h 37m
    $1,008–1,610

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane CPT - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    29h 9m
    $620–1,727

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration27h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,924.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 37m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to San José. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP), then drive to San José.

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