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

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There are 3 ways to get from Montreal 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YUL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    9h 46m
    $224–705

  2. Drive 6,539.6 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to San Josécar car 6,539.6 km
    3d 8h
    $930–1,344

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YUL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    13h 10m
    $603–1,438

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,187.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to San José. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 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 drive from Montreal to San José in around 3d 8h.

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