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How to get fromDominican Republic to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dominican Republic to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Cibao International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane STI - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    6h 37m
    $233–978

  2. Fly Las Américas International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 8m
    $201–502

  3. Fly Las Américas International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SDQ - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    20h 35m
    $437–911

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Dominican Republic and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Dominican Republic to San José. However, you can take the taxi to Cibao International Airport (STI) 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 Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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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