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How to get fromSão Paulo to San Joséby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from São Paulo to San José by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GRU - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    13h 16m
    $252–461

  2. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport, bus

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CGH - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 46m
    $342–603

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,662 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from São Paulo to San José. However, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, walk to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 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 Av. Washington Luiz, 6675, walk to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) 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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