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

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There are 3 ways to get from Reykjavík 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane KEF - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    19h 39m
    $721–1,335

  2. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane KEF - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    28h 59m
    $950–2,618

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane KEF - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 25m
    $727–1,914

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,805 km
  • Duration: 19h 39m

What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to San José. However, you can take the shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) 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 Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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