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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DXB - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    23h 50m
    $752–1,804

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AUH - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    28h 12m
    $492–1,315

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane DXB - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    39h 37m
    $1,078–1,883

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane DXB - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    27h 8m
    $664–1,921

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane DXB - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    27h 36m
    $1,131–3,187

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration25h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$548Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,257 km
  • Duration: 23h 50m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to San José. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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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