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How to get fromGolfito to San Joseby plane, bus, car, train, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Golfito to San Jose by plane, bus, car, train, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Puerto Jiménez Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PJM - SJC
    11h 46m
    $352–1,249

  2. Drive to Golfito, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Golfito to Golfito (GLF)car car
    2. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GLF - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    12h 5m
    $250–893

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Puerto Jiménez to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    5d 7h
    $458–564

  4. Drive 3,823.6 mi

    1. Drive from Golfito to San Josecar car 3,823.6 mi
    3d 4h
    $826–1,192

  5. Fly Puerto Jiménez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PJM - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 28m
    $264–867

  6. Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Jiménez to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SJO - SJC
    15h 54m
    $1,224–1,921

  7. Taxi to Drake Bay, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the taxi from Golfito to Drake Bay (DRK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DRK - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    15h 59m
    $316–838

  8. Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Jiménez to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SJO - SFO
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    15h 26m
    $1,246–1,639

Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,137.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and San Jose, CA, USA?

SANSA, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golfito to Santa Clara & Market via Terminal Puerto Jiménez, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal NicaBus, Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 5d 7h.

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