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How to get fromDublin to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DUB - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 32m
    $483–1,115

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane DUB - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    21h 4m
    $445–1,232

  3. Fly Dublin Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane DUB - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    20h 52m
    $792–2,098

  4. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SNN - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    21h 53m
    $786–1,151

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane DUB - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    29h 58m
    $619–1,494

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,436.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to San José. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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