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How to get fromEngland to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 38m
    $567–1,260

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BRS - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 26m
    $324–1,106

  3. Fly London City Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LCY - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 29m
    $505–1,813

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAN - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 52m
    $606–1,112

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LHR - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 13m
    $733–1,939

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,839.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from England to San José. However, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Cannon Street station, walk to Bank DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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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