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How to get fromEcuador to San Joséby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ecuador to San José by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GYE - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 16m
    $274–467

  2. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane UIO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    6h 10m
    $196–407

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,549.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Ecuador to San José. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE 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 to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) 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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