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How to get fromLimón to San Joseby plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Limón to San Jose by plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Limón International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LIO - SJC
    13h 34m
    $254–960

  2. Fly Limón International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LIO - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    15h 37m
    $199–721

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parada Del Coco to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 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 3h
    $431–526

  4. Drive  3,727 mi

    1. Drive from Limón to San Josecar car 3,727 mi
    3d 1h
    $805–1,162

  5. Bus, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Parada Del Coco to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 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 21m
    $260–976

  6. Bus, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Parada Del Coco to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 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
    14h 54m
    $452–994

  7. Bus, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Parada Del Coco to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SJO - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    16h 13m
    $265–985

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,071.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

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

SANSA, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada Del Coco to Santa Clara & Market via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, 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 3h.

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