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How to get fromCaracas to San Joséby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CCS - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    9h 9m
    $116–557

  2. Bus to Arturo Michelena International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VLN - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    11h 36m
    $419–1,735

Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,026 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Caracas to San José. However, you can take the bus to Caracas Airport, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) 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 Big Low Center, take the taxi to Henry Ford, take the line 2 bus to Ibarren Borges, walk to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) 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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