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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to San José by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MSP - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 59m
    $201–786

  2. Drive 5,324 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to San Josécar car 5,324 km
    2d 18h
    $714–1,032

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MSP - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    10h 14m
    $670–1,732

  4. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MSP - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    24h 40m
    $504–1,176

  5. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MSP - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    21h 11m
    $245–929

  6. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane MSP - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    13h 25m
    $596–1,599

  7. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MSP - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle bus
    11h 55m
    $475–1,054

  8. Fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MSP - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    17h 13m
    $1,116–1,832

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,077 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) 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 drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to San José in around 2d 18h.

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