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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to San Joséby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to San José by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDU - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    13h 55m
    $338–652

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GIG - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    14h 1m
    $272–503

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,877.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro 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 take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 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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