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How to get fromCharleston to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to San José by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CHS - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    10h 35m
    $123–508

  2. Drive 5,268.6 km

    1. Drive from Charleston to San Josécar car 5,268.6 km
    2d 19h
    $707–1,021

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane CHS - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    13h 25m
    $553–1,305

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,702.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to San José. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS 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 Charleston to San José in around 2d 19h.

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