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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to San Joséby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to San José by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PHL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 17m
    $271–675

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 14h
    $698–1,442

  3. Drive 5,993.3 km

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to San Josécar car 5,993.3 km
    3d 3h
    $804–1,161

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane PHL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    9h 53m
    $680–1,801

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,541.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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 take a train from Airport Terminal A to Terminal Tica Bus San José via 30th Street Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, West Bellfort Park & Ride, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 5d 14h.

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