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How to get fromNice Airport (NCE) to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nice Airport (NCE) 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NCE - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 15m
    $530–1,056

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane NCE - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    20h 36m
    $464–1,592

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane NCE - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 50m
    $724–1,841

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,457.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Nice Airport (NCE), France and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Nice Airport (NCE) 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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