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How to get fromQuito Airport (UIO) to San Joséby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) 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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane UIO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3h 50m
    $173–312

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane UIO - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    6h 21m
    $109–476

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane UIO - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $372–735

  4. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane UIO - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    11h 10m
    $464–1,160

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,401.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Quito Airport (UIO) 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 Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) then drive to San José.

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