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How to get fromCedar Rapids to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to San José by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CID - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    10h 49m
    $322–1,304

  2. Drive 5,125.4 km

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to San Josécar car 5,125.4 km
    2d 16h
    $688–993

  3. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane CID - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    14h 9m
    $842–2,386

  4. Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MLI - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    14h 45m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,739.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to San José. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 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 drive from Cedar Rapids to San José in around 2d 16h.

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