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How to get fromLisbon to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lisbon to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIS - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    18h 11m
    $503–1,210

  2. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane LIS - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    20h 27m
    $395–1,427

  3. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LIS - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 54m
    $862–2,093

  4. Bus to Badajoz Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Badajozbus bus
    2. Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BJZ - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    25h 49m
    $776–2,347

  5. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIS - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 11m
    $669–1,589

  6. Train to Faro Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FAO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    21h 10m
    $440–1,080

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,130.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Lisbon to San José. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 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 subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 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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