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How to get fromSan Antonio to Alajuelaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Alajuela by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAT - SJO
    7h 53m
    $151–651

  2. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    2d 21h
    $306–444

  3. Drive 3,409.2 km

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Alajuelacar car 3,409.2 km
    46h 41m
    $458–661

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AUS - SJO
    10h 4m
    $164–677

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    2d 22h
    $291–429

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    4d 5h
    $333–650

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,642.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Viva Aerobus, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Alajuela via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Central del Norte, Diana, Politécnico, Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola in around 2d 21h.

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