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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAN - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 52m
    $606–1,112

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NCL - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    23h 28m
    $438–1,431

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    18h 3m
    $657–1,387

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MAN - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    35h 46m
    $985–2,195

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MAN - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    29h 47m
    $772–1,591

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MAN - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    30h 8m
    $508–1,329

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,702.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to San José. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Tottenham Court Road station, walk to Tottenham Court Road Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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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