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

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There are 3 ways to get from Portland 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 Portland (PWM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PWM - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    9h 10m
    $215–816

  2. Drive 6,645.1 km

    1. Drive from Portland to San Josécar car 6,645.1 km
    3d 10h
    $892–1,288

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane PWM - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    12h 19m
    $685–1,746

Portland (PWM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,078.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Portland 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 Portland to San José in around 3d 10h.

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