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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to San José by plane, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EDI - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 2m
    $564–1,015

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane EDI - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    32h 18m
    $396–1,332

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLA - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    21h 22m
    $617–860

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane EDI - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 57m
    $670–1,594

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,633 km
  • Duration: 20h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to San José. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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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