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How to get fromPunta Cana to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Punta Cana to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PUJ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 53m
    $271–557

  2. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    8h 23m
    $301–602

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SDQ - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    21h 50m
    $537–1,011

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,063.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to San José. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 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 take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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.

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