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

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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane HNL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 16m
    $384–1,405

  2. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane HNL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    19h 15m
    $883–2,488

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane HNL - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    19h 6m
    $720–1,884

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,043.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 16m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to San José. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 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 Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 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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