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How to get fromJamaica to San Joséby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Jamaica to San José by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Sangster International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MBJ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    9h 5m
    $565–1,211

  2. Fly from Norman Manley International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane KIN - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 54m
    $463–804

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Jamaica to San José. However, you can take the bus to Montego Bay Airport, walk to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) 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 line 83 bus to Mountain View Ave, take the line 98 bus to Kingston, walk to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) 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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