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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MNL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    25h 6m
    $703–1,505

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MNL - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    28h 17m
    $565–2,222

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MNL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    27h 24m
    $1,082–3,288

  4. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MNL - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    27h 56m
    $829–2,484

  5. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane MNL - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    39h 41m
    $919–2,902

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$516Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,232 km
  • Duration: 25h 6m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Manila to San José. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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 bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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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