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How to get fromMadrid Airport (MAD) to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAD - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    12h 25m
    $470–1,006

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MAD - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    15h 36m
    $437–1,271

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MAD - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    27h
    $699–1,524

  4. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane MAD - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    18h 5m
    $792–1,951

  5. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MAD - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle bus
    17h 30m
    $649–1,367

  6. Fly to Limón International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane MAD - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    24h 1m
    $524–1,333

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,600.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San José. However, you can 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 fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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