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How to get fromRecife to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Recife to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane REC - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 37m
    $282–1,104

  2. Fly to David, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to David (DAV)plane plane REC - DAV
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    21h 37m
    $1,181–2,194

Recife International Airport (REC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,936.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 37m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Recife to San José. However, you can take the bus to Recife Airport, walk to Recife International Airport (REC) 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 bus to Recife Airport, walk to Recife International Airport (REC) airport, fly to David (DAV), take the taxi to David, take the bus to Frontera, walk to Paso Canoas, then take the shuttle to San José.

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