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How to get fromKelowna to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Kelowna to San José by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YLW - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h
    $694–1,217

  2. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YYF - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    19h 2m
    $223–804

  3. Drive 7,036.2 km

    1. Drive from Kelowna to San Josécar car 7,036.2 km
    3d 10h
    $1,001–1,446

  4. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YLW - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    16h 14m
    $873–1,950

  5. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YYF - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    20h 1m
    $692–1,787

  6. Fly Kelowna International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane YLW - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    20h 15m
    $720–1,396

  7. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane YLW - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    29h 21m
    $516–1,384

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,615.2 km
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to San José. However, you can take the shuttle to Kelowna Airport, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 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 drive from Kelowna to San José in around 3d 10h.

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